Existence of Epistemic Agent

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Does an epistemic agent exist?

In the scientonomic context, this question was first formulated by Hakob Barseghyan in 2018. The question is currently accepted as a legitimate topic for discussion by Scientonomy community. The following claim concerning the existence of Epistemic Agent is currently accepted in Scientonomy:

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
Scientonomy8 October 2018Existence of Epistemic Agent became accepted by virtue of the acceptance of Epistemic Agent. The publication of Barseghyan (2018) is an indication of the acceptance of the term.Yes

All Theories

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TheoryFormulationFormulated In
Epistemic Agent ExistsThere is such a thing as an epistemic agent.2018
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Accepted Theories

The following theories have been accepted as answers to this question:
CommunityTheoryAccepted FromAccepted Until
ScientonomyEpistemic Agent Exists8 October 2018

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 Epistemic Agent is currently accepted:

Epistemic Agent Exists states: "There is such a thing as an epistemic agent."

According to Barseghyan, epistemic agents are an essential part of the process of scientific change, as they take stances towards epistemic elements.

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