Abstract
This paper addresses the need for re-examining the cognitive perspective on the role of language in social research. From the autopoietic perspective, language is not a tool to reveal an objective world; rather language is a venue for action, coupling the cognitive domains of two or more agents. Responsible research enquiry would seek to create systemic communication practices that allow the co-existence of differing understandings within. Creating a dialogue for exploring and emerging meaning is essential in developing understanding and validating the research results.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 25-36 |
| Journal | Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2005 |
Keywords
- autopoiesis
- dialogue
- language
- research method
- social systems
- systems thinking