Toward a post-patriarchal science

Toward a System Design Science

Design is a universal concept. It links the immaterial world of concepts to the physical world. It is an essential area of human experience, expertise, and knowledge, which deals with our ability to mold our environment to satisfy material and spiritual needs. Design has two different connotations. One is simply a plan or a pattern for assembling objects constituting a given artifact. The other...

Toward a Science of Metatheory

In this article, I explore the field of metatheory with two goals. My first goal is to present a clear understanding of what metatheory “is” based on a collection of over twenty definitions of the term. My second goal is to present a preliminary investigation into how metatheory might be understood as a science. From that perspective, I present some strengths and weaknesses of our field and sug...

Toward a Science of Policy

Kartik B. Ariyur, Purdue University [email protected] Introduction From a biological perspective, all human action is aimed at self-preservation. While there may be differences in the proximate goals of individuals, all their actions (whether of mice or men) can be explained by the pursuit of predictability in the conditions of their existence. The proximate goals appear to be different simply...

Toward a Science of Consciousness

Toward a Science of Consciousness

This year, Toward a Science of Consciousness will be held at the luxurious, eco friendly Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Hotel. An estimated 600 participants from around the world are expected for the program which will include Plenary and Keynote Talks, Concurrent Talks, Posters, Art Tech Health Demos, Exhibits, Social Events, Side Trips and Pre Conference Activities. The program is below; For fur...