Redefining information science: from "information science" to "knowledge science"

被引:41
作者
Zins, Chaim [1 ]
机构
[1] Bar Ilan Univ, Dept Informat Sci, IL-52100 Ramat Gan, Israel
关键词
information science; philosophy;
D O I
10.1108/00220410610673846
中图分类号
TP [自动化技术、计算机技术];
学科分类号
0812 ;
摘要
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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页码:447 / 461
页数:15
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