ABSTRACT

This chapter shows the growing philosophical presence of praxiology in human inquiry. It concentrates on space and time as key to understanding three orientations of researchers studying systemic change through praxis and inquiry. The chapter describes three forms of praxiology associated with the inquirer's assumptions and beliefs about human inquiry. It presents a scheme consisting of three inquiring systems. The chapter surveys the philosophical landscape of praxiology to provide a richer and deeper picture of praxiology as a family of paradigmatic forms. Each form of praxiology may be described as an orientation toward space and time in the adoption of praxiology as a form of general methodology, as well as, a choice of specific research methods and practices. Traditional praxiology gives the base of understanding for the relevance of the Es to human inquiry and systemic change.