Delineating Theory (Patton-Al-Zayadi-2021)
This is a definition of Delineating Theory that states "A second-order theory identifying the set of core questions of a discipline."
This definition of Delineating Theory was formulated by Paul Patton and Cyrus Al-Zayadi in 2021.1
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Modification | Community | Date Suggested | Summary | Verdict | Verdict Rationale | Date Assessed |
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Sciento-2021-0006 | Scientonomy | 1 August 2021 | Accept new definitions of subquestion, core question, core theory, discipline, delineating theory, subdiscipline, and discipline acceptance. | Open |
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Description
One can specify a discipline in terms of a set of its core questions. A delineating theory is a second-order theory identifying this set of core questions, and allowing it to exist as an epistemic element within the mosaic.1 For example, the delineating theory of modern physics might identify 'How do matter and energy behave?' as a core question of modern physics.
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References
- a b Patton, Paul and Al-Zayadi, Cyrus. (2021) Disciplines in the Scientonomic Ontology. Scientonomy 4, 59-85. Retrieved from https://scientojournal.com/index.php/scientonomy/article/view/37123.