Laudan's problem-solving model of science supports distinguishing empirical problem domains by scope, making restricted quantum gravity a legitimately separable target from full unification.
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A goal that is valid and reasonable to pursue on its own, even if it's part of a larger goal.
Problem domains(as the categories Laudan suggests we should distinguish)
Areas or fields of study where we're trying to answer specific questions or solve particular challenges.
Problem-solving model of science(as Laudan's main contribution to philosophy)
An approach to understanding science that says a scientific theory is good if it successfully solves real problems, like explaining observations or making accurate predictions.
Quantum gravity(as the subject being interpreted)
A theoretical framework that tries to combine two major physics theories—Einstein's general relativity (which explains gravity) and quantum mechanics (which explains tiny particles)—into one unified system.