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|Description=A discipline is characterized by a non-empty set of [[Core Question| core questions]] ''Q'' and a [[Delineating Theory| delineating theory]] stating that ''Q'' are the core questions of the discipline.[[CiteRef::Patton and Al-Zayadi (2021)]]  
 
|Description=A discipline is characterized by a non-empty set of [[Core Question| core questions]] ''Q'' and a [[Delineating Theory| delineating theory]] stating that ''Q'' are the core questions of the discipline.[[CiteRef::Patton and Al-Zayadi (2021)]]  
  
The [[Scientific Mosaic|scientific mosaic]] consists of [[Theory|theories]] and [[Questions|questions]].[[CiteRef::Barseghyan (2015)]][[CiteRef::Barseghyan (2018)]][[CiteRef::Rawleigh (2018)]][[CiteRef::Sebastien (2016)]] A set of core questions serves to identify a discipline with a larger set of questions and theories within the mosaic. These core questions are judged by some [[Epistemic Agent| agent]] to be related to one another, essential to a discipline, and definitive of its boundaries. A discipline typically, of course, includes a much larger number of [[Question| Questions]] and [[Theory| theories]]. A set of core questions suffices to identify these because of the way in which questions and theories are related to one another. Questions form hierarchies, with more specific questions being [[Subquestion| subquestions]] to more general questions in these hierarchies. Theories also find a place in these hierarchies, since each theory is an attempt to answer a certain question, and each question presupposes certain theories. Because of such hierarchical relations, it is possible for a set of core questions to identify the entire set of questions and theories contained within a discipline.
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The [[Scientific Mosaic|scientific mosaic]] consists of [[Theory|theories]] and [[Question|questions]].[[CiteRef::Barseghyan (2015)]][[CiteRef::Barseghyan (2018)]][[CiteRef::Rawleigh (2018)]][[CiteRef::Sebastien (2016)]] A set of core questions serves to identify a discipline with a larger set of questions and theories within the mosaic. These core questions are judged by some [[Epistemic Agent| agent]] to be related to one another, essential to a discipline, and definitive of its boundaries. A discipline typically, of course, includes a much larger number of questions and theories. A set of core questions suffices to identify these because of the way in which questions and theories are related to one another. Questions form hierarchies, with more specific questions being [[Subquestion| subquestions]] to more general questions in these hierarchies. Theories also find a place in these hierarchies, since each theory is an attempt to answer a certain question, and each question presupposes certain theories. Because of such hierarchical relations, it is possible for a set of core questions to identify the entire set of questions and theories contained within a discipline.
  
 
In order for some set of core questions ''Q'' to exist within the [[Scientific Mosaic| mosaic]], it must be understood as a theory. This theory is called a [[Delineating Theory| delineating theory]].
 
In order for some set of core questions ''Q'' to exist within the [[Scientific Mosaic| mosaic]], it must be understood as a theory. This theory is called a [[Delineating Theory| delineating theory]].

Revision as of 23:05, 2 August 2021

This is a definition of Discipline that states "A discipline is characterized by (1) a non-empty set of core questions Q and (2) the delineating theory stating that Q are the core questions of the discipline."

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This definition of Discipline was formulated by Paul Patton and Cyrus Al-Zayadi in 2021.1

Scientonomic History

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Modification Community Date Suggested Summary Verdict Verdict Rationale Date Assessed
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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Discipline (Patton-Al-Zayadi-2021) is an attempt to answer the following question: What is discipline? How should it be defined?

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Description

A discipline is characterized by a non-empty set of core questions Q and a delineating theory stating that Q are the core questions of the discipline.1

The scientific mosaic consists of theories and questions.2345 A set of core questions serves to identify a discipline with a larger set of questions and theories within the mosaic. These core questions are judged by some agent to be related to one another, essential to a discipline, and definitive of its boundaries. A discipline typically, of course, includes a much larger number of questions and theories. A set of core questions suffices to identify these because of the way in which questions and theories are related to one another. Questions form hierarchies, with more specific questions being subquestions to more general questions in these hierarchies. Theories also find a place in these hierarchies, since each theory is an attempt to answer a certain question, and each question presupposes certain theories. Because of such hierarchical relations, it is possible for a set of core questions to identify the entire set of questions and theories contained within a discipline.

In order for some set of core questions Q to exist within the mosaic, it must be understood as a theory. This theory is called a delineating theory.

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References

  1. 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.
  2. ^  Barseghyan, Hakob. (2015) The Laws of Scientific Change. Springer.
  3. ^  Barseghyan, Hakob. (2018) Redrafting the Ontology of Scientific Change. Scientonomy 2, 13-38. Retrieved from https://scientojournal.com/index.php/scientonomy/article/view/31032.
  4. ^  Rawleigh, William. (2018) The Status of Questions in the Ontology of Scientific Change. Scientonomy 2, 1-12. Retrieved from https://scientojournal.com/index.php/scientonomy/article/view/29651.
  5. ^  Sebastien, Zoe. (2016) The Status of Normative Propositions in the Theory of Scientific Change. Scientonomy 1, 1-9. Retrieved from https://www.scientojournal.com/index.php/scientonomy/article/view/26947.