A dominant paradigm - Statements and their concepts

5 important questions on A dominant paradigm - Statements and their concepts

What is a taxonomy?

A hierarchically ordered set of basic concepts in a certain field.

What are the two types of concepts that can be distinguished?

1. Individual vs universal concepts

2. Empirical vs non empricical concepts  



Non empirical statements can be further devided into logical/mathematical and hypothetical concepts.

Logical / mathematical --> separately from observation
Hypothetical --> presuppose the existance of something. Mainly meant to explain an empirical phenomena. E.g. Social class, speed, gravity.

What is a construct?

A construct is a theoretical explanation for an observed phenomena.
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What are the five types in which statements can be distinguished?

- Singular, particular, universal
- Analytical and synthetic
Analytical statements are also called a priori, synthetic statements are also called a-posteriori
- Factual and normative
- Static and dynamic
- Descriptive and explanatory

What is the difference between Factual and Normative statements?

Factual statements are developed from a factual stituation. The intruth of this can be established. (Ist)

Normative statements are developed from a value judgement. The intruth cannot be established (Soll)

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