Generalizing hierarchy | ||
Generalization Level | General Label | First level label |
1st | Comprehension process | A method used by the human brain, consisting in exploring and re-exploring a concept until objective understanding of an object, event, process, or abstract concept has been reached. |
2nd | Method | Manner of saying, doing, following certain principles, according to a certain order, in order to reach a certain goal. |
3rd | Methodology | Science whose object is the study of the methods of the various sciences. |
4th | Theory of knowledge | 1) Science whose object is to evaluate the methods used in the various sciences in their relations to philosophy. 2) Science whose object is to define a universal method for understanding reality in its widest sense. |