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

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.

Citation

Zins, C. (2006), "Redefining information science: from “information science” to “knowledge science”", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 62 No. 4, pp. 447-461. https://doi.org/10.1108/00220410610673846