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.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
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.2
References
References
- Aristotle: Selections. Translated by Irwin, Terence; Fine, Gail. Hackett Publishing. 1995. ISBN 978-0-915145-67-6.
- 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.
Further reading
Further reading
- Kober, Avi (December 1994). "Nomology vs historicism: Formative factors in modern military thought". Defense Analysis. 10 (3): 267–284. doi:10.1080/07430179408405629.
- 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:10.1080/13561820.2020.1712333. PMID 32050821.
- Tranter, Kieran (2007). "Nomology, Ontology, and Phenomenology of Law and Technology". Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology. 8 (2): 449–474. CORE output ID 217199611.