What does idiographic mean?
Definitions for idiographic
ˌɪd i əˈgræf ɪkid·io·graph·ic
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Princeton's WordNet
idiographicadjective
relating to or involving the study of individuals
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idiographicadjective
of or pertaining to individuals.
idiographicadjective
Of or pertaining to an idiograph.
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idiographic
Nomothetic and idiographic are terms used by Neo-Kantian philosopher Wilhelm Windelband to describe two distinct approaches to knowledge, each one corresponding to a different intellectual tendency, and each one corresponding to a different branch of academia. To say that Windelband supported that last dichotomy is a consequent misunderstanding of his own thought. For him, any branch of science and any discipline can be handled by both methods as they offer two integrating points of view. Nomothetic is based on what Kant described as a tendency to generalize, and is typical for the natural sciences. It describes the effort to derive laws that explain types or categories of objective phenomena, in general. Idiographic is based on what Kant described as a tendency to specify, and is typical for the humanities. It describes the effort to understand the meaning of contingent, unique, and often cultural or subjective phenomena.
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Idiographic refers to an approach, method or study that focuses on the individual and unique aspects of a person, culture, event, or phenomenon, often through in-depth and detailed analysis. It emphasizes the subjective, personal experiences and it is often associated with qualitative research. Idiographic approaches contrast with nomothetic approaches, which seek to establish general laws or principles that apply across different individuals or groups.
Webster Dictionary
Idiographicadjective
alt. of Idiographical
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of idiographic in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of idiographic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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