Epistemological Role Research Articles

Different kinds of data: samples and the relational framework

This paper proposes an original definition of samples as a kind of data within the relational framework of data. The distinction between scientific objects (e.g., samples, data, models) often needs to be clarified in the philosophy of science to understand their role in the scientific inquiry. The relational framework places data at the forefront of knowledge construction. Their epistemic status depends on their evaluation as potential evidence in a research situation and their ability to circulate among researchers. While samples are significant in data-generating science, their role has been underexplored in the philosophy of data literature. I draw on a case study from data-centric microbiology, viz. amplicon sequencing, to introduce specifications of the relational framework. These specifications capture the distinctive epistemic role of samples, allowing the discussion of their significance in the inquiry process. I argue that samples are necessarily transformed to be considered as evidence, portable in the limits of a situation, and they act as world anchors for claims about a phenomenon. I compare these specifications with other data and evidence frameworks and suggest they are compatible. The paper concludes by considering the extension of these criteria in the context of biobanking. The specifications proposed here help analyze other life sciences cases and deepen our understanding of samples and their epistemological role in scientific research.

The (Father Almighty) God We Worship: The Epistemological Role of Liturgy in Christian Theology

The (Father Almighty) God We Worship: The Epistemological Role of Liturgy in Christian Theology

The Figure of the Unknown within Sacco’s Theory

The article analyzes one aspect of Rodolfo Sacco’s complex and innovative theoretical itinerary as it evolved. While the author’s theoretical perspective is often remembered as the theory of the legal formant and of the mute origin of law within a comparatist perspective, it seems to me that another area of his work remains relevant and needs to be explored further, perhaps beyond the very methodological ways provided by the author. From the work on interpretation to the legal anthropology, the implicit copresence of mute and spoken represents one of the most interesting features of the theory, which appears capable of intercepting many contemporary problems of the evolutions of the law. The paper will move toward a different direction: with the aim to show how there are very different theoretical positions within the philosophy of law that can be approached from the perspective of comparative law in the formulation proposed by Rodolfo Sacco, around the central problem of the radical transformations of the concept of law. Thus, a problem is identified, at once epistemological and semiotic, that appears central to the configuration of legal thought in the age of globalization: the epistemological role of the unknown in the construction of knowledge, as a modular methodological problem and its implicit Vichian ancestry.

Clashing perspectives: Kantian epistemology and quantum chemistry theory

In this contribution, the role of epistemology in understanding quantum chemistry is discussed. Quantum chemistry is the study of the behavior of atoms and molecules using the principles of quantum mechanics. Epistemology helps us evaluate claims to knowledge, distinguish between justified and unjustified beliefs, and assess the reliability of scientific methods. In quantum chemistry, the epistemology of knowledge is heavily influenced by the mathematical nature of quantum mechanics, and models can be tested, proven, and validated through experimentation. This paper also discusses key concepts used in quantum chemistry, such as the wave-particle duality of matter and the uncertainty principle. This work utilizes Kant’s philosophy of science to frame debates and discussions in quantum chemistry, particularly with regard to the interplay between empirical observation and theory. Additionally, the text explores how Kant’s ideas about the role of the mind in constructing our understanding of the world can help us comprehend the counterintuitive phenomena of quantum mechanics and its applications in quantum chemistry theory.

The dialectic of integrative thought and its epistemological role Contemporary vision

The dialectic of integrative thought and its epistemological role Contemporary vision

Epistemological features of synthetic biology in the context of the typology of scientific rationality by V.S. Stepin

The article examines the epistemological role of synthetic biology in the context of the transformation of forms of scientific knowledge. The main focus is on technoscience and synthetic biology, the grounds for its use as a representative of the current stage of scientific knowledge development. The author defines synthetic biology, its goals, methods, and general status in the system of scientific knowledge, and also examines both the existing and possible epistemological usefulness of this scientific branch. Attention is paid to the logical justification of the paradoxical states of synthetic biology. The results reflect the possible forms in which the epistemological usefulness of the scientific direction will be most relevant.

An ethical «turn» in epistemology

The work is devoted to the issue of expanding the problematic field of epistemology and rethinking its fundamental concepts in the light of human subjectivity. The place and role of philosophical epistemology in the complex of modern studies of cognition, its characteristics are considered: the focus on finding the relationship between the cognitive and ethical meanings of cognition, the correlation of epistemological problems and existential issues of human existence. The difference between humanistic and technocratic rationality is substantiated.

Eurocentric epistemologies in engineering: Manifestations in first‐year student design teams and consequences for student learning

AbstractBackgroundExisting research points to the role of Eurocentric epistemic values—scientific objectivity, value‐neutrality, depoliticization, and technical rationality—as a cornerstone of engineering ways of thinking, knowing, and doing. However, less is known about the role of Eurocentric epistemologies in team communication and decision making.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to examine how dominant Eurocentric epistemologies shape individual‐ and team‐level design thinking and, by extension, students' learning in engineering design education.MethodThis work draws on a critical ethnography in which I observed three focal design teams during a semester‐long design project in a cornerstone design course. Following the conclusion of the design project, I conducted semi‐structured interviews with each member of the focal teams, asking students to reflect on incidents, their thinking, and team dynamics during the individual and team design processes.FindingsAt the individual level, students' concerns about adhering to Eurocentric epistemic values made them hesitant to pursue design ideas. These concerns also shaped their design thinking, communication, and decision making at the team level, leading students to withhold or not advocate for ideas. Finally, students appeared to leverage the normative supremacy of Eurocentric epistemologies in engineering rhetorically to exert influence over their team's design decisions.ConclusionsIf engineering education is to create a more just and inclusive learning environment for engineering students, we must construct learning environments that allow students to draw on all their epistemic resources during the learning process. This study suggests the dominance of Eurocentric epistemologies is a barrier to that end.

Reimaging epistemology: A historical analysis of shifting paradigms

Over the past five decades, the field of epistemology has undergone a profound transformation that has challenged its traditional underpinnings. Previously, epistemologists ardently pursued the formulation of definitive rules for the attainment of absolute knowledge, basking in the quest for unwavering certainty. However, as time has passed, a collective realization has set in: the pursuit of undoubtable knowledge once the lodestar of epistemology has lost its luster and feasibility. This shifting intellectual landscape has brought the need for a fundamental reexamination of epistemology’s role and purpose to the forefront. The conventional role of epistemology as a proponent of unassailable principles for knowledge acquisition has waned. The once-central premise of epistemology, which claims the attainability of unshakeable certainty, now faces skepticism. Epistemologists grapple with a formidable question: Can we genuinely secure unquestionable knowledge in a world characterized by uncertainty and complexity? The prevailing sentiment among contemporary thinkers leans toward growing skepticism regarding the possibility of achieving undoubtable knowledge, necessitating a thorough reevaluation of the essence of epistemology. This profound reevaluation has given rise to two influential paradigms, the ‘psychologistic’ and ‘naturalistic’ projects, which seek to redefine epistemology’s scope and objectives, departing from traditional precepts. The field is currently undergoing a transformation within the crucible of these new paradigms, as this essay will delve into more deeply.

PERAN EPISTIMOLOGI SOSIAL DALAM ADMINISTRASI PENDIDIKAN

While there is much epistemological debate in the delivery of education, epistemology and the search for scientific studies on educational administration are somewhat less related to research that has a direct impact on educational practice. As a field of knowledge production, educational administration carries out many analyses related to the issue of scientific progress. Its contribution can be made in conjunction with others. That is, innovation or scientific significance is an act of scientific (social) distinction. This means deliberately getting involved with another. In this paper, education administration knowledge is very limited. However, regardless of the diversity of opinion, this paper can be used as a basis for investigating knowledge about the role of social epistemology in educational administration. The analysis carried out shows that social epistemology can be used to transfer knowledge claims in education

The Role of Epistemology in Engineering-Based Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

The Role of Epistemology in Engineering-Based Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Philosophical Foundations of Management Research: A Comprehensive Review

This article offers an in-depth exploration of the significance of research philosophy in the realm of management studies. It conducts a critical review of research philosophy, encompassing ontological, epistemological, and axiological dimensions, shedding light on their implications for management research. Traditional ontological perspectives, including realism, idealism, and pragmatism, are analyzed along with their influence on the field. Moreover, contemporary ontological debates are discussed, emphasizing their relevance to management research. The article also delves into the role of epistemology in shaping research methodologies, examining positivism, interpretivism, and critical realism as prominent frameworks. Emerging epistemological trends are explored, highlighting their impact on management research. Throughout the review, novel insights are presented, providing a foundation for future theoretical and empirical development. Researchers are encouraged to embrace ethical pragmatism, dynamic reflexivity, and epistemological pluralism, which can lead to more comprehensive and adaptable theories. The article concludes by calling for continued exploration and innovation in research philosophy to shape the future of management research. It emphasizes the dynamic nature of research philosophy and its potential to drive positive change in the management field.

The Role of the Concept of Drive in Fichte’s Theory of Knowledge

According to Fichte, transcendental philosophy has the task of explaining the possibility of experience. To achieve this goal, Fichte carries out an investigation into the representations that necessarily structure our perceptions. For Fichte, at the basis of these representations there is a subjective, inner dynamic force that leads to the unconscious production of the objects of experience in accordance with a priori rules of thinking. He calls such a force a drive (Trieb). Despite the considerable amount of contemporary commentary devoted to the Wissenschaftslehre, little attention has been given to the epistemological role of Fichte’s theory of drives by the secondary literature in English. In this paper, I aim to fill this gap by shedding some light into the relevance of the notion of drive within Fichte’s theory of cognition. I argue that drive is key to explicate consciousness, representations, and the acquisition of knowledge.

EPISTEMOLOGICAL ROLE OF METHODOLOGICAL CONSTRUCTS IN FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS

The article deals with the cognitive functions of methodological constructs in fundamental physics. The author proceeds from the fact that such universal means of cognition as a scientific picture of the world, a scientific paradigm, a research program, etc. should be considered as methodological constructs. The nature of these constructs is such that in the bosom of the methodology of science they are formed only in the mature state of scientific knowledge, turn of the 19-20th centuries. The generation of diverse scientific theories and other forms of scientific knowledge (principles, axioms, laws, concepts, etc.) led to the need for generalized means of knowledge, starting with scientific pictures of the world. Methodological constructs are difficult to define strictly, but they help to realize the human desire to see unity in diversity, build some generalized view of the diversity of fractal natural objects, and use the accumulated body of knowledge as a methodology for further scientific research. The epistemological role of methodological constructs is extremely significant for revealing not only the dynamics of the historical development of physics, but also its current state. The author concludes about the fundamental value of the diversity of methodological constructs in understanding their role in the philosophy of physics and in the development of the most fundamental theoretical physics.

ASPEK-ASPEK EPISTEMOLOGI DALAM MANAJEMEN PENDIDIKAN ISLAM

<em><span lang="EN">This research aims to explain the epistemological aspects in the management of Islamic Education. The method that researchers use is library research in the form of references from various library data sources that are ready to use so that they can be used immediately and are not limited by space and time. The results of the study show that aspects of epistemology are related to the way understanding and knowledge are obtained in the context of Islamic education. It includes teaching methods, sources of knowledge, and the process of understanding Islamic concepts. The role of epistemology in the management of Islamic education ensures that the methods and knowledge conveyed are in accordance with Islamic scientific principles. By understanding and applying this aspect of epistemology in Islamic education management, it is hoped that educational institutions can make a positive contribution in forming individuals who are knowledgeable, moral, and able to make a positive contribution to society and Muslims as a whole</span></em>

Epistemological role of human reasoning in data-informed decision-making

Epistemological role of human reasoning in data-informed decision-making

Initiation fo Ontology, Epistemology, and Axiology in Higher Education Management in The Era Of The Industrial Revolution 4.0

This research discusses ontology, epistemology and axiology in higher education education management in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. Descriptive qualitative research methods and literature studies were used in this research. The descriptive method is a problem solving procedure that is investigated by describing the condition of the research subject/object. Through this approach, it is hoped that we will be able to provide deeper, more comprehensive answers, not just surface and theoretical proofs, in accordance with the research objectives to be achieved. The discussion starts from the understanding of ontology, the relationship between ontology and education and the role of ontology in education management, understanding epistemology, the role of epistemology in education management in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. Next, understanding axiology, the role of axiology in educational management in the era of industrial revolution 4.0. Conclusions, ontology, epistemology and axiology in higher education education management in the era of industrial revolution 4.0, we form a solid philosophical foundation for achieving a relevant and competitive educational vision.

Environmental Protection Based on Islamic Law and Epistemology in Indonesia

Indonesia is the largest Muslim country in Southeast Asia. However, this does not guarantee that the implementation of a diverse Islamic life can run well, environmental damage is an example. As a result of the environmental damage, seasonal disasters always hit Indonesia. Based on Islamic epistemology, environmental damage is proof that environmental protection is not going well. If an understanding of Islam is really carried out properly, then humans will protect nature as if they take care of themselves, so the purpose of this study is to reveal the role of the meaning of Islamic epistemology in providing an understanding of environmental protection. This type of research uses normative legal research, namely legal research conducted based on statutory regulations and library materials. Related to this type of research, the approach used in this paper is a conceptual approach to law and a historical approach. The final result of this research is the role of understanding Islamic epistemology in helping environmental protection is very real and useful if it is understood more deeply and applied properly

Knowledge as a (Non-factive) Mental State

AbstractThe thesis that knowledge is a factive mental state plays a central role in knowledge-first epistemology, but accepting this thesis requires also accepting an unusually severe version of externalism about the mind. On this strong attitude externalism, whether S is in the mental state of knowledge can and often will rapidly change in virtue of changes in external states of reality with which S has no causal contact. It is commonly thought that this externalism requirement originates in the factivity of knowledge. However, despite a number of recent defenses of non-factive accounts of knowledge, epistemology has yet to consider whether a non-factive approach might produce a version of the mental state thesis that can avoid strong externalism. Here I do just that, exploring how three different proposals for weakening factivity might be adapted to theories of knowledge as a non-factive mental state. Contrary to what we might expect, however, none of these proposals are compatible with anything close to attitude internalism about knowledge—or even a substantially weaker externalism. All told, the widespread view that wraps up the severe externalism required for knowledge to be a mental state in factivity is mistaken. Knowledge’s external-world connection runs far deeper than the factivity constraint.

Commentary] Commentary on Sociocultural Beliefs and Systems Restricting Women’s Access to their Marital Property Rights in Pakistan

This paper examines the sociocultural beliefs and systems that restrict women’s access to their marital property rights in Pakistan. Despite constitutional and legal provisions that allow women the absolute right to own, acquire, inherit, and control property, there is a stark contradiction between individual beliefs and communal practices. The paper explores the parallel states of cognitive dissonance and consonance that arise from this contradiction, where positive awareness and attitude towards women accessing marital property do not translate into action. The paper also discusses the enculturation of belief systems, the epistemological role of power, misogyny, and patriarchy, and lastly, the role of cognitive empathy in catalysing action. The findings of this study have important implications for understanding the systemic barriers to women’s economic empowerment and security in Pakistan.