I. Interconnectivity
A. Links between abstract concepts like mathematics and applied fields like psychology and education suggest a view of disciplinary boundaries as interconnected rather than siloed.
1. Mathematics
2. Mathematical modeling
3. Quantitative methods
4. Psychology
5. Education
6. Conceptual domains
7. Methodologies
8. Theories
9. Models
10. Data analysis
11. Learning processes
12. Pedagogy
13. Cognitive science
14. Neuroscience
15. Interdisciplinarity
B. Hybrid concepts like “mathematical psychology” and “philosophy of mathematics” directly bridge different domains.
1. Mathematical psychology
2. Philosophy of mathematics
3. Interdisciplinary fields
4. Conceptual integration
5. Theoretical frameworks
6. Formal systems
7. Qualitative methods
8. Literature studies
9. Arts education
10. Unifying perspectives
II. Unification
A. Connections between theoretical frameworks like systems theory, complexity, and chaos theory point to an interest in unifying principles.
1. Systems theory
2. Complexity theory
3. Chaos theory
4. Theoretical physics
5. Meta-theories
6. Metaphysics
7. Holism
8. Reductionism
9. Emergence
10. Universality
11. Symmetry
12. Uncertainty principles
13. Cosmology
14. Evolutionary theory
B. Links between conceptual systems across epistemology, semantics, and ontology imply a search for integrative knowledge structures.
1. Epistemology
2. Metaphysics
3. Semantics
4. Ontology
5. Philosophy of language
6. Conceptual synthesis
7. Theoretical parsimony
8. Linguistic analysis
9. Meaning
10. Logic
11. Knowledge representation
12. Cognitive frameworks
13. Social constructionism
III. Transformation
A. Presence of concepts related to emergence, nonlinearity, evolution, development suggest a focus on dynamic change.
1. Emergence
2. Complexity
3. Nonlinearity
4. Chaos theory
5. Evolution
6. Developmental biology
7. Thermodynamics
8. Fluid dynamics
9. Adaptation
10. Feedback loops
11. Growth
12. Progress
13. Innovation
14. History
15. Futurism
B. Connections between history and futures studies reflect examining knowledge development over time.
1. History
2. Historiography
3. Futures studies
4. Temporality
5. Longitudinal studies
6. Progress
7. Social change
8. Paradigm shifts
9. Archaeology
10. Political science
11. Anthropology
12. Predictive modeling
13. Forecasting
IV. Pragmatism
A. Practical concepts like ergonomics, education, and product design are linked to abstract theory.
1. Ergonomics
2. Education
3. Product design
4. Engineering
5. Policy
6. Business
7. Abstract theories
8. Conceptual models
9. Technology transfer
10. Innovation
11. Experimentation
12. Problem-solving
13. Efficacy
14. Social sciences
B. Attention to applied issues like sustainability and social justice demonstrate pragmatic ethos.
1. Sustainability
2. Social justice
3. Applied ethics
4. Policy reform
5. Public health
6. Environmentalism
7. Social welfare
8. Equality
9. Human rights
10. Ethics
11. Law
12. Social change
13. Economic development
14. Quality of life
V. Mind-Body
A. Intersections of cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology and social science highlight embodied basis of mind.
1. Cognitive science
2. Neuroscience
3. Psychology
4. Social science
5. Embodiment thesis
6. Perception
7. Behavior
8. Linguistics
9. Biological systems
10. Physiology
11. Neural networks
12. Sociology
13. Anthropology
14. Consciousness studies
B. Links between anatomy, physiology and higher-order behaviors reflect view of physicality shaping thought.
1. Anatomy
2. Physiology
3. Biological systems
4. Evolution
5. Genetics
6. Behavior
7. Cognition
8. Psychology
9. Neural correlates
10. Sensation
11. Instinct
12. Learning
13. Plasticity
14. Critical periods
15. Physicalism
VI. Curiosity
A. Scale and diversity of concepts covered implies drive to explore broadly.
1. Theoretical Scope
2. Empirical breadth
3. Interdisciplinarity
4. Curiosity
5. Patterns
6. Systems
7. Processes
8. Natural sciences
9. Social sciences
10. Humanities
11. Technology
12. Philosophy
13. Holism
B. Inclusion of esoteric and fringe topics like occultism and pseudoscience indicates following intellectual tangents.
1. Esotericism
2. Occultism
3. Pseudoscience
4. Heterodoxy
5. Anomalistics
6. Worldviews
7. Mythology
8. Spirituality
9. Alternative medicine
10. Pseudohistory
11. Unexplained phenomena
12. Taboo
13. Controversial ideas
14. Curiosity