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

"Nomology" derives from the Greek νόμος, law, and λόγος, reason. The term nomology may come from Aristotle. 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.[citation needed]

Nomological networks

A 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.

See also

Further reading

  • Kober, Avi (December 1994). "Nomology vs historicism: Formative factors in modern military thought". Defense Analysis. 10 (3): 267–284. doi:.
  • Rauvola, Rachel S.; Briggs, Erick P.; Hinyard, Leslie J. (3 July 2020). "Nomology, validity, and interprofessional research: The missing link(s)". Journal of Interprofessional Care. 34 (4): 545–556. doi:. PMID.
  • Tranter, Kieran (2007). . Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology. 8 (2): 449–474. CORE output ID.