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Redefining information science: from “information science” to “knowledge science”

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Title:

Redefining information science: from “information science” to “knowledge science”

Author(s):

Chaim Zins

Journal:

Journal of Documentation

Year:

2006

Volume:

62

Issue:

4

Page:

447 - 461


ISSN:

0022-0418


DOI:

10.1108/00220410610673846

Publisher:

Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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Abstract:

Purpose – This philosophical essay aims to explore the concept of information science.

Design/methodology/approach – The philosophical argumentation is composed of five phases. It is based on clarifying the meanings of its basic concept “data”, “information” and “knowledge”.

Findings – The study suggests that the name of the field “information science” should be changed to “knowledge science”.

Originality/value – The paper offers reflections on the explored phenomena of information science.

Keywords:

Information science, Philosophy


Article Type:

Research paper


Article URL:

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/10.1108/00220410610673846

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