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Hodology

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Hodology is the study of pathways. The word derives from the Greek hodos, meaning "path". It is used in various contexts:

  • In neuroscience, it is the study of the interconnections of brain cells, now frequently called connectomics
  • In psychology, it is a term introduced by Kurt Lewin (1890–1947) to describe paths in a person's "life space"
  • In philosophy, it is the study of interconnected ideas
  • In geography, it is the study of paths