Here’s how I would label each field based on all of the roles they play in the explanation:
Metaphysics – Abstract, Theoretical foundation
Psychology – Concrete, Applied
Ethical – Theoretical foundation
Human behavior – Concrete, Applied
Communication – Applied
Education – Applied
Development – Concrete, Applied
Group dynamics – Concrete, Applied
Social structures – Concrete, Applied
Physics – Natural
Biological entities – Concrete
Philosophy of Biology – Bridging, Theoretical foundation
Animals – Concrete
Emergence/Self-Organization – Bridging
Information Theory – Bridging, Theoretical foundation
Some key roles:
– Abstract/Theoretical foundation fields lay the groundwork
– Concrete/Applied fields examine and apply that foundation
– Natural/Concrete fields study specific phenomena
– Bridging fields make connections across domains
– Applied fields develop theories and applications
The progression:
– Starts with abstract, theoretical foundations in Metaphysics
– Moves toward more concrete, applied fields examining human experience
– Scales up from individuals to groups and society
– Bridging fields connect natural and social sciences
– Applied fields utilize theoretical foundations to develop improved theories and applications
– Which then provide new insights to enrich the foundations
Does this comprehensive labeling that covers all the roles make sense? Let me know if you have any other questions!