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Journal of Documentation
ISSN: 0022-0418
Online from: 1945
Subject Area: Library and Information Studies
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Redefining information science: from “information science” to “knowledge science”
| Title: | Redefining information science: from “information science” to “knowledge science” |
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| Author(s): | Chaim Zins, (Department of Information Science, Bar-Ilan University, Israel) |
| Citation: | Chaim Zins, (2006) "Redefining information science: from “information science” to “knowledge science”", Journal of Documentation, Vol. 62 Iss: 4, pp.447 - 461 |
| Keywords: | Information science, Philosophy |
| Article type: | Research paper |
| DOI: | 10.1108/00220410610673846 (Permanent URL) |
| Publisher: | Emerald Group Publishing Limited |
| 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. |
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