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The Theory of Scientific Change (view source)
Revision as of 16:14, 2 August 2016
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=== Axioms ===
The TSC posits four laws as axioms governing the process of change to the [[Scientific_Mosaic|scientific mosaic]].
====Zeroth Law====
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The [[The_Zeroth_Law|''Zeroth Law'']], also known as the ''Law of Compatibility'' states that 'at any moment in time, the elements of the [[Scientific_Mosaic|scientific mosaic ]] are compatible with one another". The compatibility criteria are part of the [[Method|method ]] of the time.
====First Law====
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The ''[[The_First_Law|First Law]]'', also known as the ''Law of Scientific Inertia'' states that an element of the [[Scientific_Mosaic|scientific mosaic]] remains in the mosaic unless replaced by other elements. Replacement takes place in accordance with the Second and Third Laws.
====Second Law====
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The ''[[The_Second_Law|Second Law]]'', also known as the ''Law of Theory Acceptance'' states that in order to become accepted into the [[Scientific_Mosaic|scientific mosaic]], a theory is assessed by the [[Method|method]] actually employed at the time.
====Third Law====
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The ''Third Law'', also known as the ''Law of Method Employment'' states that
=== Theorems ===
