From dualism to complementarity: a systemic concept for the research process
Journal
International Journal of Applied Systemic Studies
ISSN
1751-0589
ISSN-Digital
1751-0597
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2007-06-01
Author(s)
Abstract
In this paper, dualistic concepts are identified as limitations to scientific progress. A proposal is made for bridging a set of three gaps between polar opposites in order to pave the way towards a more holistic, systemic research practice. The dualistic concepts addressed are explanation vs. understanding, explorations vs. hypothesis testing, and discovery vs. design. If one treats these pairs of concepts not as dichotomies but as complementarities, then a synthesis of the concepts is accomplished. Through the use of directed graph notation, a dynamic view of the research activity emerges, which sheds new light on the process of innovation.
Language
English
Keywords
Research process
Complementarity
Systems Science
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
Inderscience
Publisher place
Olney
Volume
1
Number
1
Start page
3
End page
14
Pages
12
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
39533
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