(medicine, historical) An obsolete theory of disease, proposing that a weak body attracts germs.

The a priori deduction of the Moon's motion, based on the principles of gravitation.

(economics) an economic theory that attempts to explain the exchange value or price of goods and services

(politics, historical) Synonym of domino effect

(physics) A discredited scientific theory, once considered an alternative to special relativity, proposing that light is emitted at speed c relative to its source instead of applying the invariance postulate.

The theory that employees are inherently lazy and irresponsible and will tend to avoid work unless closely supervised and given incentives.

The theory that employees are capable of being ambitious and self-motivated under suitable conditions.

(economics) The idea that the burdens of taxation "stick" to those taxed directly instead of spreading through the economy.

gender studies

(philosophy) Whose meaning depends upon a set of theoretical principles