Dooyeweerdian philosophy, knowledge-based systems, and sustainability

This thesis explores using Dooyeweerdian philosophy as a foundation forconstructing knowledge-based system (KBS) in complex, ill-structured andhuman intensive domains.Dooyeweerd's transcendental philosophy is a relatively recent phenomenon inthe medium of the English language, and has only recently been considered inrelation to knowledge-based systems and sustainability. Consequently, thisthesis has little background research to draw upon and serves as a prolegomenaa 'first-word' on the subject matter.This philosophy was tested and researched in a 'real-life' action context.Working with the Senior Planning Consultant of an English Borough Council,eight KBS developmental challenges were approach from a Dooyeweerdianperspective and nine prototype KBS developed. Whilst the data recorded duringthis study is not as detailed as it would be for case study, and its generalizationsmore reserved, theory was tested in the crucible of the 'real-world', knowledgeimmediately applied, a diversity of issues tackled over a relatively short periodand multiple opportunities identified for further research.The result of this application was the discovery that Dooyeweerdian philosophyprovided profound theoretical insight into a diversity of KBS challenges andclear practicable guidance for their effective realization. This insight andguidance transcends that of conventional KBS approaches, addresses some ofthe fundamental challenges in KBS research and development and supports thetheory that Dooyeweerdian philosophy might provide a practical and theoreticalfoundation sufficient to guide the whole process of KBS construction anddevelopment in complex, ill-structured and human intensive domains.

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

Doctoral (Level 8)

Year dc:date.issued

2007

Author dc:creator

• Jones, GO

Language dc:language

en

Identifier

oai:salford-repository.worktribe.com:1337093

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:salford-repository.worktribe.com:1337093