A complete general theory of planning is impossible |
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Authors: | Seymour J. Mandelbaum |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of City and Regional Planning, University of Pennsylvania/CJ, Philadelphia, Pa., USA |
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Abstract: | The essay defines the domain of planning theory and proposes two criteria—brevity and neutrality — for a prime table displaying the basic propositions of a complete general theory. I argue—on sociological rather than on formal epistemological grounds—that these two criteria cannot be met simultaneously. Even the most aggressive development of the policy sciences is not likely, therefore, to culminate in a complete general theory of planning. |
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