Selected problems of the methodology of scientific cognition in the field of the light of R. S. Belkin's ideas

Abstract

The methodology of scientific cognition is a system of general and special principles, laws, categories as well as methods used in solving complex theoretical and practical problems of the police theory and practice and at the same time, it is a teaching about methods. The methodology of scientific cognition is a complete system that comprises philosophy, so-called medium-extent sciences (logic, cybernetics, informatics, semiotics, etc.) and general as well as special sciences. A necessary condition for a science to become part of the system of methodology is the active employment of all its principles, categories, laws and methods in the process of getting to know a specific object.

Keywords

• function
• structure
• methodology
• police cognition
• principles
• police theory
• methods