Theoretical reflections on the paradigmatic construction of Information Science: considerations about the (s) paradigm (s) cognitive (s) and social

• Main Authors: Jonathas Luiz Carvalho Silva, Maria Giovanna Guedes Farias
• Format: Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2013-07-01
• Series: Biblios
• Subjects: Paradigmas; Paradigma social; Paradigma cognitivo; Ciencia de la Información; Epistemología; Análisis de dominio; Hermenéutica de la información
• Online Access: http://biblios.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/biblios/article/view/89

It presents a research about the theoretical and epistemological processes that influence the formation of the cognitive paradigm of Information Science (IS), noting the emergence of social paradigm within the domain analysis and hermeneutics of information. For this, we adopted the reflections of classical and contemporary authors, like Thomas Kuhn, Boaventura Santos, Capurro, Hjørland and Albrechtsen. We conclude that the perception paradigm in IS is a consolidated issue, however the social paradigm is still under construction, which will allow the creation of perceptions, interpretations and contributions in order to fill gaps left by other paradigms.