0. Statistics

1. Significance

1.1 Significance: acknowledgement of the universe of problems
1.2 Significance: constraints on a problem-focused approach
1.3 Significance: framework for interrelating incompatible perspectives
1.4 Significance: unique features
1.5 Significance: precedents and parallels
1.6 Significance: precedents in history and tradition

2.1 Criteria: assumptions
2.2 Criteria: problem disguises and problem evasion
2.3 Criteria: definitions
2.4 Criteria: problem inclusion
2.5 Criteria: problem exclusion
2.6 Criteria: problem importance

3.1 Method: identification procedure
3.2 Method: problem naming
3.3 Method: document control and problem description
3.4 Method: inter-problem relationships
3.5 Method: conceptual processes summarized

4.1 Patterning problems: concept refinement process
4.2 Patterning problems: classification and section attribution
4.3 Patterning problems: language games
4.4 Patterning problems: patterning the problematique
4.5 Patterning problems: computer representation of problem networks

5.1 Comments: general
5.2 Comments: approaches to problems
5.3 Comments: beyond the problem-lobby mindset
5.4 Comments: problem metaphors
5.5 Comments: problem perception and deception
5.6 Comments: problem perception and levels of awareness
5.7 Comments: integration of perceived problems
5.8 Comments: phases of human development through challenging problems
5.9 Comments: future possibilities

Bibliographical references identified in abridged form in these notes, refer to publications detailed, by author, in Section PY (in the Encyclopedia of World Problems and Human Potential), which is the bibliography for Section P.