Principlev1PR-408
Treat classification systems as living infrastructure…
Treat classification systems as living infrastructure that evolves rather than finished products, recognizing that domains change, understanding deepens, and purposes shift over time.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Constructivist Epistemology (knowledge is actively constructed through engagement) and Piagetian Equilibration Through Schema Dynamics (cognitive development occurs through equilibration when schemas meet new experience). Classification systems must equilibrate continuously as the domain, understanding, and purpose evolve.