The Language of Vitology: Toward an Integral Scientific Conceptual Framework

This paper examines the formation of the integral scientific language of Vitology as one of the fundamental methodological conditions for the development of viability research. The paper argues that the emergence of a new interdisciplinary scientific field requires not only new theoretical models but also a coherent conceptual framework capable of integrating knowledge from systems science, cybernetics, biology, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, philosophy, and other disciplines. The principles underlying the formation of the conceptual apparatus of Vitology are analyzed, including conceptual precision, interdisciplinary compatibility, systemic coherence, hierarchical organization, openness to further development, and consistency with the universal regularities of viability. Particular attention is devoted to the role of newly introduced scientific terms as instruments for describing phenomena that cannot be adequately represented by existing disciplinary terminology alone. The paper proposes the concept of the integral language of Vitology as an evolving interdisciplinary conceptual system intended to support theoretical research, mathematical formalization, computational modeling, intelligent systems, and practical applications related to the study of viability. Keywords Vitology, integral scientific language, conceptual framework, scientific terminology, interdisciplinary research, viability, systems science, cognitive science, artificial intelligence, philosophy of science, conceptual integration, scientific methodology.