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1.1 Theory
• Philosophy of knowledge (W)
• Philosophy of science (W)
1.2 Context
• History of science (W)
• Sociology of knowledge (W)
• Sociology of science (W)
1.3 Methodology
• Methodology of science (W)
1.4 Mediation
• Information science (W)
• Museology (W)
• Scientometrics (W)
2.1 Theory
• Religious studies (W)
•• Philosophy of religion (W)
•• Sociology of religion (W)
•• Anthropology of religion (W)
•• Psychology of religion (W)
•• History of religion (W)
•• Comparative religion (W)
2.2 Mysticism
• Mysticism (W)
2.3 Religions (W)
2.3.1 Abrahamic
• Judaism (W)
• Christianity (W)
• Islam (W)
2.3.2 Indian (Dharmic)
•Hinduism (W)
•Buddhism (W)
•Jainism (W)
•Sikhism (W)
2.3.3 East Asian
•Confucianism (W)
•Taoism (W)
• Shinto (W)
2.3.4 Iranian
• Zoroastrianism (W)
2.3.5 Ethnic
• Chinese Folk Religion (W)
• Korean Shamanism (W)
• Vodun (W)
• Bantu Religion (W)
2.3.6 New
• Bahá'í Faith (W)
• Cao Dai (W)
2.3.7 Ancient
• Prehistoric Religion (W)
• Ancient Mesopotamian Religion (W)
• Ancient Egyptian Religion (W)
• Ancient Greek Religion (W)
• Inca Religion (W)
3.1 Theory
• Philosophy of physics (W)
3.2 Principles
• Physics (W)
3.3 Substances
• Chemistry (W)
4.1 Theory
• Cosmology (W)
4.3 Earth (W)
4.3.1 Surface and substance
• Physical geography (W)
• Geology (W)
• Soil science (W)
4.3.2 Interrelations
• Agriculture* (W)
• Environmental science (W)
• Emergency management (W)
5.1 Theory
• Philosophy of biology (W)
• Bioethics (W)
5.2 Basic sciences
• Biology (W)
• Agriculture* (W)
5.3 Health and wellbeing
• Veterinary medicine (W)
6.1 Theory
• Philosophy of mind (W)
• Philosophy of human biology
• Human bioethics (W)
6.2 Basic sciences
• Human biology (W)
• Psychology (W)
• Cognitive science (W)
• Neuroscience (W)
• Forensic science (W)
• Sports science (W)
• Bioinformatics (W)
6.3 Health and wellbeing
6.3.1 Medical sciences
• Medicine (W)
• Dentistry (W)
6.3.2 Paramedical Studies
• Nursing (W)
• Midwifery (W)
• Paramedicine (W)
• Pharmacology (W)
• Pharmacy (W)
• Toxicology (W)
• Physical Therapy (W)
• Occupational Therapy (W)
• Podiatry (W)
• Audiology (W)
• Speech-language pathology (W)
• Optometry (W)
• Clinical Psychology (W)
• Addiction Studies (W)
• Art Therapy (W)
• Animal-assisted Therapy (W)
• Genetic Counseling (W)
• Nutrition (W) and Dietetics (W)
• Public Health (W)
• Medical Laboratory Science (W)
• Radiography (W) and Medical Imaging (W)
6.3.3 Complementary medicine (W)
• Acupuncture (W)
• Herbal Medicine (W)
• Massage Therapy (W)
• Yoga (W)
• Clown Care (W)
7.1 Theory
• Philosophy of Social Science (W)
• Social Philosophy (W)
7.2 Society at Large
7.2.1 General
• Sociology (W)
• Anthropology (W)
• Human Geography (W)
• Demography (W)
7.2.2 Area-based
• Area Studies (W)
By areas:
1. Continents
•• Asia (W)
••• North Asia (W)
Siberia (Russia) (W)
••• Central Asia (W)
Kazakhstan (W) | Kyrgyzstan (W) |
Tajikistan (W) Turkmenistan (W) |
Uzbekistan (W)
••• East Asia (W)
China (W) | Hong Kong (China) (W) |
Macao (China) (W) | Japan (W) |
Mongolia (W) | North Korea (W) |
South Korea (W) | Taiwan (W)
••• Southeast Asia(W)
Brunei (W) | Cambodia (W) | Indonesia (W) |
Laos (W) | Malaysia (W) | Myanmar (W) |
Philippines (W) Singapore (W) |
Thailand (W) | Timor-Leste (W) |
Vietnam (W)
••• South Asia(W)
••• West Asia(W)
•• Europe (W)
••• Eastern Europe (W)
Belarus (W) | Bulgaria (W) | Czechia (W) |
Hungary (W) | Poland (W) |
Moldova (W) | Romania (W) |
Russia (W) | Slovakia (W) |
Ukraine (W)
••• Northern Europe (W)
Denmark (W) | Estonia (W) | Finland (W) |
Iceland (W) | Latvia (W) | Lithuania (W) |
Norway (W) | Sweden (W)
••• Southern Europe (W)
Albania (W) | Andorra (W) |
Bosnia and Herzegovina (W) |
Croatia (W) | Cyprus (W) | Gibraltar (W) |
Greece (W) | Italy (W) | Malta (W) |
Monaco (W) | Montenegro (W) |
North Macedonia (W) | Portugal (W) |
San Marino (W) | Serbia (W) |
Slovenia (W) | Spain (W) Vatikan City (W)
••• Western Europe (W)
Austria (W) | Belgium (W) | France (W) |
Germany (W) | Ireland (W) |
Liechtenstein (W) | Luxembourg (W) |
Netherlands (W) | Switzerland (W) |
United Kingdom (W)
•• Africa (W)
••• Northern Africa (W)
••• Sub-Saharan Africa (W)
•••• Eastern Africa (W)
•••• Central Africa (W)
•••• Western Africa (W)
•••• Southern Africa (W)
•• North America (W)
••• Northern America (W)
••• Middle America (W)
•• South America (W)
•• Oceania (W)
••• Australia and New Zealand
Australia (W) | New Zealand (W)
••• Melanesia (W)
••• Micronesia(W)
••• Polynesia (W)
•• Antarctica (W)
2. Intercontinental Areas
•• Arctic Circle (W)
•• Middle East (W)
7.3 Domains
7.3.1 Community
7.3.1.1 Communication (W)
• Semiotics (W)
• Linguistics (W) and Languages (W)
• Communication Studies (W)
7.3.1.2 Contract
• Political Science (W)
• International Relations (W)
• Social Policy (W)
7.3.1.3 Codes
7.3.1.4 Conduct
• Social Psychology (W)
• Criminology (W)
7.3.2 Needs and Activities
7.3.2.1 Security
•Military Studies (W)
• Police Studies
7.3.2.2 Health
•Health Policy (W)
•Health Education (W)
7.3.2.3 Economics
•Economics (W)
•Marketing (W)
7.3.2.4 Education
•Education (W)
• Teaching/Pedagogy (W)
7.3.2.5 Work
•Work Studies (W)
7.3.2.6 Welfare (W)
•Social Policy (W)
•Social Work (W)
7.3.2.7 Environmental Planning
•Urban Studies (W)
•Sustainability Studies (W)
7.3.2.8 Human relations
•Conflict Management (W)
7.3.2.9 Culture
• Cultural Studies* (W)
7.3.2.10 Communication
•Media Studies (W) / Mass Communication (W)
•Journalism (W)
•Advertising (W)
7.3.2.11 Recreation
•Recreation Studies (W)
7.3.2.12 Sport (W)
• Sports Studies
7.3.3 Management
• Management Studies (W)
7.4 Social Groups
7.4.1 Gender
• Gender Studies (W)
7.4.2 Age
• Gerontology (W)
7.4.3 Ethnicity (W)
• Romani Studies (Gypsiology) (W)
7.4.4 Themes
• Family Studies (W)
8.1 Thought (W)
8.1.1 Reason (W)
• Philosophy (W)
8.1.2 Representation
• Philosophy of Language (W)
8.1.3 Relations
• Mathematics (W)
• Statistics (W)
• Logic* (W)
8.2 Literary Arts
8.2.1 Theory
• Literary Theory (W)
8.1.1 Works
• Literature (W)
•• Prose (W)
•• Poetry (W)
•• Drama (W)
• Debating (W)
8.3 The Arts (W)
8.3.1 Theory
• Philosophy of Art (W)
• Art History (W)
8.3.2 Forms
• Music (W)
• Dance (W)
• Theater (W)
• Opera (W)
• Entertainment (W)
• Painting (W)
• Drawing (W)
• Sculpture (W)
• Photography (W)
• Cinematography (W)
• Digital Art (W)
• Architecture (W)
• Conceptual art (W)
8.3.3 Themes
• African Art (W)
9.1 Theory
•Philosophy of Technology (W)
•History of Technology (W)
9.2 Professions
•Engineering (W)
9.3 Technologies
9.3.1 Sciences
9.3.1.1 Matter and Energy
•Electronics (W)
•Nuclear Technology (W)
•Materials Science (W)
9.3.1.2 Earth and Space
•Aerospace Technology (W)
•Marine Technology (W)
9.3.1.3 Living World
•Biotechnology (W)
•Agricultural Technology (W)
•Medical Technology
• Ergonomics (W)
9.3.1.4 Automation
•Computer Science (W)
•Robotics (W)
9.3.1.5 Integrated Technology
•Nanotechnology (W)
9.3.2 Needs and Activities
•Aeronautics (W)
•Automotive Technology (W)
•Building Technology (W)
•Communication Technology (W)
•Educational Technology (W)
•Fire Fighting Technology
•Food Technology (W)
•Information Technology (W)
•Military Technology (W)
•Police Technology
•Sports Technology
9.3.3 Materials
•Glass (W) Technology
•Water (W) Technology (W)
9.3.4 Processes
•Cooling Technology
•Heating Technology
10.1 Theory
• Philosophy of History (W)
10.2 Universal Memory
• History (W)
• Archeology (W)
10.3 Relations
• Genealogy (W)
Comments
7.2.2
Area Studies is an umbrella name for hundreds of area-based interdisciplinary academic fields. The most useful division is by countries. Countries are political entities rather than geographical units. Still, the geographical division of countries seems very usefull. Note that the geographical division of the world into geographical regions and continents is academicaly debatebale. Key resources: the United Nations geoscheme (see M49 Standard).