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| + | |Description=Traditionally, the terms ''acceptance,'' ''use,'' and ''pursuit'' have not been distinguished. Confusion between the three terms leads to serious misunderstanding, thus their clarification is of great importance. [[CiteRef::Barseghyan (2015)|p. 30]] Thus, distinguishing between these terms is of great importance. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:40, 9 January 2023
What does it mean to say that a theory is used? How should theory use be defined?
Traditionally, the terms acceptance, use, and pursuit have not been distinguished. Confusion between the three terms leads to serious misunderstanding, thus their clarification is of great importance. 1p. 30 Thus, distinguishing between these terms is of great importance.
In the scientonomic context, this term was first used by Hakob Barseghyan in 2015. The term is currently accepted by Scientonomy community.
In Scientonomy, the accepted definition of the term is:
- A theory is said to be used if it is taken as an adequate tool for practical application.
Contents
Scientonomic History
Acceptance Record
| Community | Accepted From | Acceptance Indicators | Still Accepted | Accepted Until | Rejection Indicators |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientonomy | 1 January 2016 | Yes |
All Theories
| Theory | Formulation | Formulated In |
|---|---|---|
| Theory Use (Barseghyan-2015) | A theory is said to be used if it is taken as an adequate tool for practical application. | 2015 |
Accepted Theories
| Community | Theory | Accepted From | Accepted Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientonomy | Theory Use (Barseghyan-2015) | 1 January 2016 |
Suggested Modifications
Current Definition
In Scientonomy, the accepted definition of the term is Theory Use (Barseghyan-2015).
Theory Use (Barseghyan-2015) states: "A theory is said to be used if it is taken as an adequate tool for practical application."
TODO: Description here
Ontology
Existence
In Scientonomy, there are currently no accepted claims concerning the existence of Theory Use.
Disjointness
In Scientonomy, no classes are currently accepted as disjoint with Theory Use.
Subtypes
In Scientonomy, there are currently no accepted subtypes of Theory Use.
Supertypes
In Scientonomy, the following supertype of Theory Use is currently accepted:
Associations
In Scientonomy, there are currently no accepted associations of Theory Use.
If a question concerning the ontology of theory use is missing, please add it here.
Dynamics
If a question concerning the dynamics of theory use is missing, please add it here.
Related Topics
This term is also related to the following topic(s):
References
- ^ Barseghyan, Hakob. (2015) The Laws of Scientific Change. Springer.
