A Critique of the Philosophical Underpinnings

Seth Oppong

Academicus International Scientific Journal, 2014, issue 10, 242-254

Abstract: The progress of the social science disciplines depends on conducting relevant research. However, research methodology adopted and choices made during the course of the research project are underpinned by varying ontological, epistemological and axiological positions that may be known or unknown to the researcher. This paper sought to critically explore the philosophical underpinnings of the social science research. It was suggested that a �multiversal� ontological position, positivist-hermeneutic epistemological position and value-laden axiological position should be adopted for social science research by non-western scholars as alternative to the dominant na�ve realist, positivist, and value-free orientation. Against the backdrop of producing context-relevant knowledge, non-western scholars are encouraged to re-examine their philosophical positions in the conduct of social science research.

Keywords: epistemology; ontology; axiology; social science research; indigenization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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