NDLI: Philosophical Issues and their Implications for the Systems Architect

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Author	Ezell, Barry Charles Crowther, Kenneth G.
Copyright Year	2007
Abstract	Many system architects select their system methodologies without explicit consideration of the philosophical perspectives that impact their decisions. This paper describes how the concepts of ontology and epistemology apply in systems science. Ontology is how we specify terms of reference for existence, allowing us to understand the theory of existence via an ‘existence framework’. Epistemology, the theory of knowledge, allows us to explore new models and theories of knowledge acquisition so the best system-based methodologies can be deployed to solve complex system problems. After introducing these concepts, the paper presents system science issues and assesses the impact of ontological, axiological and epistemological perspectives on system methodology selection, research, system design and deployment. An ontological viewpoint such as realism, as an objective view is contrasted versus nationalism, a personal perceptional view. An epistemological viewpoint is explored comparing knowledge as a product of sensory perception or rational reflection. The paper’s significant contribution is that it helps system architects understand that their philosophical views of systems science impact their system methodology choices.
Starting Page	269
Ending Page	276
Page Count	8
File Format	PDF
ISSN	12331821
Journal	Foundations of Science
Volume Number	12
Issue Number	3
e-ISSN	15728471
Language	English
Publisher	Springer Netherlands
Publisher Date	2007-07-07
Publisher Place	Dordrecht
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Ontology Epistemology Systems science Systems architect Philosophical issues Mathematical Logic and Foundations Methodology of the Social Sciences Philosophy of Science
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	History and Philosophy of Science

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