Redefining information science: from "information science" to the "science of knowledge"

Abstract

This philosophical essay aims to explore the concept of Information Science. The philosophical argumentation is composed of five steps. It is based on clarifying the meanings of its basic concepts "data", "information" and "knowledge." The article offers reflections on the explored phenomena of information science. The study suggests that the field name "information science" should be changed to "Science of Knowledge."