Redefining information science: from ?information science? to ?knowledge science?

Author: Zins, Chaim

Source: Journal of Documentation, Volume 62, Number 4, 2006 , pp. 447-461(15)

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

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00220410610673846

Publication date: 2006-07-01