theories
Ideas explaining phenomena
Theories is the plural of theory.
A theory is an explanation for how or why something works—a framework of ideas meant to account for observed facts.
In science, a theory is well-tested and widely accepted: the theory of evolution, quantum theory.
In everyday speech, theory often means speculation or guess: I have a theory about why she left.
In theory means according to principle, if not always in practice.
Philosophy of existence's nature
- epistemologyTheory of knowledge
- ontologyStudy of existence's nature
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
- logicScience of valid reasoning
dialectic · existentialism · pragmatism · phenomenology · empiricism · rationalism · stoicism · utilitarianism
Unproven theorizing or risky investment
- guessworkConclusions drawn without proof
- suppositionBelief without proof
- assumptionUnverified belief accepted as true
- inferenceConclusion reached through reasoning
surmise · hunch · presumption · educated guess · intuition · projection · extrapolation · postulation
Systematic testing of ideas
- falsifiabilitySusceptibility to disproof
- empiricalBased on observation, not theory
- testableAble to be examined
- predictionForecast of coming events
variable · control · data · analysis · research · observation · quantitative · qualitative
Representation or paradigm
- paradigmGoverning framework of thought
- schemaOrganized representational structure
- systemConnected parts forming whole
- structureArrangement of interconnected parts
construct · architecture · conceptual · lens · perspective · approach · methodology · synthesis
Hiding wrongdoing from public
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- collusionFraudulent secret cooperation
- paranoiaIrrational persecution fears
- disinformationIntentional deceptive falsehoods
truther · deep state · false flag · whistleblower · debunked · misinformation · fringe · unfounded
metaphysics
Philosophy of existence's nature
- epistemologyTheory of knowledge
- ontologyStudy of existence's nature
- ethicsStudy of right conduct
logic · dialectic · existentialism · pragmatism · phenomenology · empiricism · rationalism · stoicism · utilitarianism · deontology
speculation
Unproven theorizing or risky investment
- guessworkConclusions drawn without proof
- suppositionBelief without proof
- assumptionUnverified belief accepted as true
inference · surmise · hunch · presumption · educated guess · intuition · projection · extrapolation · postulation · notion
experimentation
Systematic testing of ideas
- falsifiabilitySusceptibility to disproof
- empiricalBased on observation, not theory
- testableAble to be examined
prediction · variable · control · data · analysis · research · observation · quantitative · qualitative · statistical
model
Representation or paradigm
- paradigmGoverning framework of thought
- schemaOrganized representational structure
- systemConnected parts forming whole
structure · construct · architecture · conceptual · lens · perspective · approach · methodology · synthesis · worldview
cover-up
Hiding wrongdoing from public
- plotStoryline or land parcel
- collusionFraudulent secret cooperation
- paranoiaIrrational persecution fears
disinformation · truther · deep state · false flag · whistleblower · debunked · misinformation · fringe · unfounded · tinfoil hat
- Science stuffdiscoveries, inventions, experiments, formulas, equations
- EinsteinE=mc2, relativity, general relativity, special relativity, physics
- scholarshipacademic papers, publications, research papers, dissertations, scholarly articles
- Abstractsabstractions, concepts, ideas, properties, qualities
- sciencebiology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology
- fan sitesfan art, fan club, fandom, fanfiction, fanvids
theoriesfacts
Verifiable pieces of truth
proof · proofs · reality · realities · certainties
theoriesparticulars
Individual facts or details
specifics · empirical data · instances · raw data · phenomena
theoriescertainties
Assured truths
convictions · knowledge · experience · direct observation · eyewitness accounts
- conspiracy theoriesUnproven secret plot beliefs
- conspiracy theoristOne who suspects cover-ups
- fan theoriesAudience speculation about fiction
- economic theoriesSystematic explanations of production and exchange
- fringe theoriesUnorthodox explanations lacking support
- scientific theoriesTested explanatory models
theorize, theorist, theorizing, theorists, theorized, theorizes