Prolegomena to problemology (definition of social problematics)

Initiates a rigorous definition of complex problems as the first step in the emerging science of problematics. This is a prerequisite to any scientific treatment of problems, because it lays down the foundations for further systematic and systemic work by outlining the concept, structure and process of problems and, by doing so, answers questions related to the nature, meaning, type, location, time and solution of the world's most critical issues. Thus, although this study does not go into any depth, it does cover the field of problem analysis exhaustively and sets the basis for more detailed and specialized research.