In philosophy, nomology refers to a "science of laws" based on the theory that it is possible to elaborate descriptions dedicated not to particular aspects of reality but inspired by a scientific vision of universal validity expressed by scientific laws.
Etymology
edit"Nomology" derives from the Greek νόμος, law, and λόγος, reason. The term nomology may come from Aristotle.[1] The '-ology' suffix implies 'order', 'word' and 'reason', and is about being subjectively reasonable or 'logical' as in sociology and psychology. The 'nom-' part implies 'rule' and 'law', and is about being objectively lawful or 'nomic' as in economics.
Nomological networks
editA nomological approach requires taking account of both subjective and objective aspects in a decision. Nomology provides the framework for building a nomological network of relationships between constructs in decision making.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Aristotle. Selections, Translated with Introduction, Notes, and Glossary by Terence Irwin and Gail Fine, Indianapolis/Cambridge, Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 1995.
- ^ Brugha, Cathal MacSwiney (February 2015). "Foundation of Nomology". European Journal of Operational Research. 240 (3): 734–747. doi:10.1016/j.ejor.2014.07.042. – via ScienceDirect (Subscription may be required or content may be available in libraries.)
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