Abstract
A new academic discipline, Energiology, or Energetica, has been proposed as an trans-disciplinary ap-proach to energy issues, which harmonizes natural, social and cultural sciences. In this paper, the various discussions so far on Energiology are analyzed firstly to identify their common directions of arguments. Based on this analysis, the framework is presented for further examinations in order to form a concept of Energiology. Also, the meaning of establishing a new ‘discipline’, the implication of trans-disciplinary movements, and the significance of problem-solving approach are discussed to clarify the basic elements for the concept of Energiology. Finally, based on these preparatory discussions, the development mechanism of Energiology is established as a developing model of the discipline, the driving force of which is produced by perpetual interactions between Energiology and the society.
