Epistemology of tourism: theoretical schools and critical proposal

Authors

  • Alexandre Panosso Netto Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brasil
  • Marcelino Castillo Nechar Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7784/rbtur.v8i1.719

Keywords:

Epistemology, Critical Theory, Tourism theory, Tourism knowledge.

Abstract

The aim of this paper is present, discuss and problematize the issue of epistemology applied to tourism. The paper discusses the problems in the construction of knowledge of tourism, and theoretical schools, and a proposed critical epistemology. Progress in the scientific production of knowledge in tourism, referring to epistemology, despite its growth in recent years, remains an issue that can be considered neglected or very complex due to the need for a strong philosophical reflection, with little application in practical life, by the claim of achieving scientific rigor of analytic epistemology. The procedure is a critical review of the term epistemology to discriminate the scientistic position of the term and the other schools recognize influencing this trend (analytical) and those opposed to it (such as historical), to no effect misrepresent its meaning in the humanities and social sciences, but particularly in tourism. The proposal relates to the development of reflective critical foundations, based on critical theory, as a build option to transform the reality and knowledge of tourism.

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Author Biography

Marcelino Castillo Nechar, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México.

Facultad de Turismo y Gastronomía de la Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México - UAEM.

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Published

2014-04-01

How to Cite

Panosso Netto, A., & Castillo Nechar, M. (2014). Epistemology of tourism: theoretical schools and critical proposal. Revista Brasileira De Pesquisa Em Turismo, 8(1), 120–144. https://doi.org/10.7784/rbtur.v8i1.719

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2014): January/April

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Articles

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