Existence of Theory

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Does a theory exist?

In the scientonomic context, this question was first formulated by Hakob Barseghyan in 2015. The question is currently accepted as a legitimate topic for discussion by Scientonomy community. The following claim concerning the existence of Theory is currently accepted in Scientonomy:

  • There is such a thing as a theory.

Scientonomic History

Acceptance Record

Here is the complete acceptance record of this question (it includes all the instances when the question was accepted as a legitimate topic for discussion by a community):
CommunityAccepted FromAcceptance IndicatorsStill AcceptedAccepted UntilRejection Indicators
Scientonomy1 January 2016Existence of Theory became accepted by virtue of the acceptance of Theory. The term became accepted together with the rest of the original TSC.Yes

All Theories

The following answers have been added to this encyclopedia:
TheoryFormulationFormulated In
Theory ExistsThere is such a thing as a theory.2015
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Accepted Theories

The following theories have been accepted as answers to this question:
CommunityTheoryAccepted FromAccepted Until
ScientonomyTheory Exists1 January 2016

Suggested Modifications

According to our records, there have been no suggested modifications on this topic.

Current View

In Scientonomy, the following claim concerning the existence of Theory is currently accepted:

  • There is such a thing as a theory.

Theory Exists states: "There is such a thing as a theory."

Theories are part of the process of scientific change.

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