Methodology vs. Philosophy — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Methodology and Philosophy
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Methodology
Methodology is "'a contextual framework' for research, a coherent and logical scheme based on views, beliefs, and values, that guides the choices researchers [or other users] make".It comprises the theoretical analysis of the body of methods and principles associated with a branch of knowledge such that the methodologies employed from differing disciplines vary depending on their historical development. This creates a continuum of methodologies that stretch across competing understandings of how knowledge and reality are best understood.
Philosophy
Philosophy (from Greek: φιλοσοφία, philosophia, 'love of wisdom') is the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind, and language. Such questions are often posed as problems to be studied or resolved.
Methodology
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity
Courses in research methodology and practice
A methodology for investigating the concept of focal points
Philosophy
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
Methodology
A body of practices, procedures, and rules used by those who work in a discipline or engage in an inquiry; a set of working methods
The methodology of genetic studies.
A poll marred by faulty methodology.
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Philosophy
A theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour
Don't expect anything and you won't be disappointed, that's my philosophy
Methodology
The study or theoretical analysis of such working methods.
Philosophy
The study of the nature, causes, or principles of reality, knowledge, or values, based on logical reasoning.
Methodology
The branch of logic that deals with the general principles of the formation of knowledge.
Philosophy
A system of thought based on or involving such study
The philosophy of Hume.
Methodology
The study of methods used in a field.
Research methodology
Philosophy
The study of the theoretical underpinnings of a particular field or discipline
The philosophy of history.
Methodology
(loosely) A collection of methods, practices, procedures and rules used by those who work in some field.
Agile methodology
Philosophy
An underlying theory or set of ideas relating to a particular field of activity or to life as a whole
An original philosophy of advertising.
An unusual philosophy of life.
Methodology
The implementation of such methods etc.
Philosophy
The love of wisdom.
Methodology
The science of method or arrangement; a treatise on method.
Philosophy
(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism.
Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics.
Methodology
The branch of philosophy that analyzes the principles and procedures of inquiry in a particular discipline
Philosophy
(countable) A comprehensive system of belief.
Methodology
The system of methods followed in a particular discipline
Philosophy
(countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
A philosophy of government;
A philosophy of education
Philosophy
(countable) A general principle (usually moral).
Philosophy
(archaic) A broader branch of (non-applied) science.
Philosophy
A calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temper.
Philosophy
Synonym of small pica.
Philosophy
To philosophize.
Philosophy
Literally, the love of, inducing the search after, wisdom; in actual usage, the knowledge of phenomena as explained by, and resolved into, causes and reasons, powers and laws.
Philosophy
A particular philosophical system or theory; the hypothesis by which particular phenomena are explained.
[Books] of Aristotle and his philosophie.
We shall in vain interpret their words by the notions of our philosophy and the doctrines in our school.
Philosophy
Practical wisdom; calmness of temper and judgment; equanimity; fortitude; stoicism; as, to meet misfortune with philosophy.
Then had he spent all his philosophy.
Philosophy
Reasoning; argumentation.
Of good and evil much they argued then, . . . Vain wisdom all, and false philosophy.
Philosophy
The course of sciences read in the schools.
Philosophy
A treatise on philosophy.
Philosophy
A belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
Philosophy
The rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
Philosophy
Any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation;
Self-indulgence was his only philosophy
My father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it
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