Abstract

Developing frameworks for new theories in Futures Studies (FS) has been a field of interest among the futurists. They usually make different efforts in finding new ways to deal with this interest. One of the reasons that made this sound as an increasing tendency is the enthusiasm of empowering contemporary FS so that it may be able to solve societies' today and tomorrow problems. This has been appeared as a growing need and has been reflected in many futurists' works in recent years. This article has discussed the need for improving futures thinking through establishing frameworks for new theories in FS. It aims at facilitating the process of developing new theories in FS. Dealing with paradigms of FS, it uses a set of futures knowledge to develop a conceptual approach. The approach is composed of components which are discussed through answering four main questions, keeping Causal Layered Analysis (CLA) method in mind. It contributes to empowering contemporary futures thinking in developing frameworks for new theories.

Keywords: Futures Studies (FS), Foresight, Theory, Framework
 

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