Journal of Information Technology
Document Type
Other
Abstract
This paper presents a personal overview of the history of the IS discipline over the last 20 years. It highlights two particular strands of development over which there has been much controversy - the so-called paradigm wars which were an epistemological battle between positivism and interpretivism; and the related debate over a critical approach to information systems. It is argued that the battle has died down and a period of stability has emerged. But further development needs to occur, especially in the area of critical management, and the philosophy of critical realism can be a significant way forward.
DOI
10.1057/palgrave.jit.2000021
Recommended Citation
Mingers, J
(2004)
"Paradigm Wars: Ceasefire Announced who Will set up the New Administration?,"
Journal of Information Technology: Vol. 19:
Iss.
3, Article 1.
DOI: 10.1057/palgrave.jit.2000021
Available at:
https://aisel.aisnet.org/jit/vol19/iss3/1