+**Grand Theory** refers to a sweeping, abstract attempt to explain a wide range of phenomena within a discipline, often [Sociology](/wiki/sociology) or [Philosophy](/wiki/philosophy). It seeks a universal [Paradigm](/wiki/paradigm), aiming to create a comprehensive, overarching framework. Such theories often transcend specific empirical studies, offering a vast conceptual lens.
+## See also
+- [Metatheory](/wiki/metatheory)
+- [Empiricism](/wiki/empiricism)
+- [Reductionism](/wiki/reductionism)
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