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Epistemology, Theory, and Methodology in Knowledge Organization: Toward a Classification, Metatheory, and Research Framework

Joseph T. Tennis
- 14 Sep 2008 - 
- Vol. 35, pp 102-112
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A preliminary classification of knowledge organization research is proposed, divided among epistemology, theory, and methodology plus three spheres of research: design, study, and critique.
Abstract
This paper proposes a preliminary classification of knowledge organization research, divided among epistemology, theory, and methodology plus three spheres of research: design, study, and critique. This work is situated in a metatheoretical framework, drawn from sociological thought. Example works are presented along with preliminary classification. The classification is then briefly described as a comparison tool which can be used to demonstrate overlap and divergence in cognate discourses of knowledge organization (such as ontology engineering).

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