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:
- There is such a thing as an epistemic agent.
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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):
Community | Accepted From | Acceptance Indicators | Still Accepted | Accepted Until | Rejection Indicators |
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Scientonomy | 8 October 2018 | Existence 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
The following answers have been added to this encyclopedia:
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Theory | Formulation | Formulated In |
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Epistemic Agent Exists | There is such a thing as an epistemic agent. | 2018 |
Accepted Theories
The following theories have been accepted as answers to this question:
Community | Theory | Accepted From | Accepted Until |
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Scientonomy | Epistemic Agent Exists | 8 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:
- There is such a thing as an epistemic agent.
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.