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Foundations

Core theoretical frameworks underpinning Phronesis — S.A.M. methodology, CASCADE theory, contradiction taxonomy, epistemology, and empirical validation studies.

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Bibliography - Academic Sources for Institutional Analysis

Comprehensive bibliography of academic sources cited across Phronesis research, covering cascade theory, argumentation, evidence law, and institutional accountability.

18 January 2026

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Cascade Theory - How False Premises Propagate Through Institutional Systems

Systematic analysis of how initial errors compound through institutional processes, gaining authority through repetition while losing connection to their evidential origins.

18 January 2026

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Contradiction Taxonomy - Formal Classification of Inconsistencies

Eight-type classification system for detecting contradictions in institutional documents, from internal inconsistencies to unexplained position reversals.

18 January 2026

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Epistemology of Evidence - Knowledge Theory for Institutional Analysis

Philosophical foundations of evidentiary reasoning, addressing justified belief, epistemic standards, and the nature of documentary evidence in institutional contexts.

18 January 2026

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Systematic Adversarial Methodology (S.A.M.) - A Framework for Forensic Analysis

Academic paper presenting S.A.M. as a structured approach to institutional document analysis, combining cascade tracing, contradiction detection, and omission analysis.

18 January 2026

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Validation Studies - Empirical Testing of S.A.M. Methodology

Empirical validation research for the Systematic Adversarial Methodology, including case study results, inter-rater reliability, and effectiveness metrics.

18 January 2026