Supertypes of Theory
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What are the supertypes of a theory?
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 supertype of Theory is currently accepted in Scientonomy:
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Scientonomic History
Acceptance Record of the Question
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):
| Community | Accepted From | Acceptance Indicators | Still Accepted | Accepted Until | Rejection Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientonomy | 1 January 2016 | The question of Supertypes 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 Direct Answers
The following answers have been added to this encyclopedia:
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| Theory | Formulation | Formulated In |
|---|---|---|
| Theory Is a Subtype of Epistemic Element (Barseghyan-2015) | Theory is a subtype of Epistemic Element, i.e. epistemic element is a supertype of theory. | 2015 |
Accepted Direct Answers
The following theories have been accepted as direct answers to this question:
| Community | Theory | Formulation | Accepted From | Accepted Until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientonomy | Theory Is a Subtype of Epistemic Element (Barseghyan-2015) | Theory is a subtype of Epistemic Element, i.e. epistemic element is a supertype of theory. | 1 January 2016 |
Suggested Modifications
According to our records, there have been no suggested modifications concerning a direct answer to this question.
Current View
In Scientonomy, the following supertype of Theory is currently accepted:
Theory Is a Subtype of Epistemic Element (Barseghyan-2015) states: "Theory is a subtype of Epistemic Element, i.e. epistemic element is a supertype of theory."
According to this theory, theories are a subtype of epistemic element. Among other things, this assumes that epsitemic stances can be taken by epistemic agents towards theories.
