Information Systems Epistemology: an Historical Perspective
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There are some important issues associated with knowledge and its acquisition which if realized could make quite a shift in our thinking about what constitutes valid research. They have a rich historical tradition and are fundamental to our understanding of nature and society. This paper takes an historical perspective on information systems epistemology; in so doing, it hopes to expose some of the hidden assumptions which lie behind our conception of valid research and valid research methods.
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Epistemology: an Historical Perspective
There are some important issues associated with knowledge and its acquisition which, if realized, could make quite a shift in our thinking about what constitutes valid research. They have a rich historical tradition and are fundamental to our understanding of nature and society. This paper takes an historical perspective on information systems epistemology; in so doing, it hopes to expose some ...
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