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.