Each of our concepts typically has some limited range of applicability.* Are there suitable** concepts that are universally valid? If not, then it might not be possible to create a single physical theory of everything. Rather, one might need a network of more limited theories, each of which has its own range of applicability. Perhaps a concept hierarchy (like the one A.s.a. H. creates) with theories summarizing the patterns that are seen in various portions of the concept (knowledge) web.
* See, for example, my blog of 30 May 2018.
** Physical? (As opposed to mathematical for example.)
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