Arguments for Philosophical Realism in Library and Information Science

摘要: The basic realist claim is that a mind-independent reality exists. It should be common sense knowledge to accept this claim, just as any theories try deny it soon become inconsistent because strikes back. In spite of this, antirealist philosophies flourish, not only in philosophy but also the behavioral and cognitive sciences information science. This highly problematic removes attention from subjective phenomena with no real explanatory power. Realism confused view all scientific claims are true or other kind naivete concerning claims. opposite realism may termed antirealism, idealism, nominalism. Although many people confuse empiricism positivism realism, these traditions by nature strongly antirealist, which why sharp distinction made between realism. Empirical research founded on assumptions about “the given” observations, recognize theory-laden observations. Domain analysis represents an attempt reintroduce perspective library A conception relevance, seeking, retrieval, organization outlined. Information systems kinds, including libraries public libraries, informed