Descriptive Theory
What is descriptive theory? How should it be defined?
There are some propositions that attempt to describe and explain the world. It is important to provide this class of propositions with a proper scientonomic definition.
In the scientonomic context, this question was first formulated by Zoe Sebastien in 2016. The question is currently accepted as a legitimate topic for discussion by Scientonomy community. Descriptive Theory (Sebastien-2016) is currently accepted by Scientonomy community as the best available definition of the term. Descriptive Theory (Sebastien-2016) states "A set of propositions that attempts to describe something."
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Acceptance Record
Community | Accepted From | Acceptance Indicators | Still Accepted | Accepted Until | Rejection Indicators |
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Scientonomy | 16 February 2017 | The question became accepted as legitimate with the publication of Sebastien (2016). | Yes |
All Theories
Theory | Formulation | Formulated In |
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Descriptive Theory (Sebastien-2016) | A set of propositions that attempts to describe something. | 2016 |
Accepted Theories
Community | Theory | Accepted From | Accepted Until |
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Scientonomy | Descriptive Theory (Sebastien-2016) | 15 February 2017 |
Suggested Modifications
Modification | Community | Date Suggested | Summary | Verdict | Verdict Rationale | Date Assessed |
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Sciento-2016-0002 | Scientonomy | 3 September 2016 | Accept a new taxonomy for theory, normative theory, descriptive theory to reintroduce normative propositions (such as those of ethics or methodology) to the scientific mosaic. | Not Accepted | Since this modification consisted of two interrelated but essentially distinct suggestions - one definitional and one ontological - it was decided by the community to divide it into two modifications so that the gist of the proposed suggestions is properly articulated. In particular, it was agreed that there are two modifications in "the heart of this single modification - one ontological, the other definitional".c1 It was also agreed that the current formulation "is exclusively definitional, and does not give the community an opportunity to appreciate (and, well, accept) the ontological changes that come along with it".c2 Consequently, it was decided to divide this modification into two modifications - one definitional and one ontological.c3 | 23 January 2017 |
Sciento-2017-0001 | Scientonomy | 23 January 2017 | Accept new definitions for theory, normative theory, and descriptive theory. Also, modify the definition of methodology to reflect these changes. | Accepted | The community agreed that this is "an important addition to theoretical scientonomy".c1 It was agreed that since "the paradox of normative propositions has been solved, a revised set of definitions was needed".c2 It was emphasized that if we're going to have any sort of conversation on the status of normative propositions in the mosaic, "then we need to start from a definition".c3 | 15 February 2017 |
Current View
In Scientonomy community, the accepted definition of the term is Descriptive Theory (Sebastien-2016). It is defined as: "A set of propositions that attempts to describe something."
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