Title :
The foundations of information science in social epistemology
Author :
Froehlich, Thomas J.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Libr. Sci., Kent State Univ., OH, USA
Abstract :
The study characterizes social epistemology, appropriates some contemporary thinkers for its agenda, and examines some prevailing theories about the foundations of information science. It is argued that the only adequate foundation for information science must be transdisciplinary, lying in the field of social epistemology
Keywords :
information science; philosophical aspects; information science; social epistemology; Application software; Chemistry; Computer science; Educational institutions; Environmental management; Information science; Libraries; Psychology; Resource management; Sociology;
Conference_Titel :
System Sciences, 1989. Vol.IV: Emerging Technologies and Applications Track, Proceedings of the Twenty-Second Annual Hawaii International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kailua-Kona, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-1914-7
DOI :
10.1109/HICSS.1989.48136
