Epistemology: The Feeble Philosophical Foundation of Knowledge Management

According to the traditional epistemology of knowledge, it means information; and the concepts of truth and justification are tightly coupled. In knowledge management (KM), both principles are compromised: knowledge is distinguished from information, and truth is detached from justification. The pap...

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Main Author: Faran, Doron
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Correspondence
Epistemology
Knowledge management
Organization theory
Philosophy
Studies
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Summary:According to the traditional epistemology of knowledge, it means information; and the concepts of truth and justification are tightly coupled. In knowledge management (KM), both principles are compromised: knowledge is distinguished from information, and truth is detached from justification. The paper argues that KM loses a lot of scientific rigor due to these discrepancies; and as a result, organizations face the risk and pay the cost of managing false knowledge. Because traditional epistemology may not fully fit the organizational context, modifications should be done; however, the alternative of inaction is the worst. Specifically, an organizational theory of knowledge is required, including a consistent knowledge definition and adequate methodologies for justification. The paper suggests specific research directions in this regard.
ISSN:2048-8963
2048-8971