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Pluralist ontology: comments on Llewellyn (2007)

Pluralist ontology: comments on Llewellyn (2007) Purpose – The aim is to provide a commentary on “Case studies and differentiated realities”, a paper by Sue Llewellyn, published in Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management , Vol. 4 No. 1, 2007. Design/methodology/approach – Examines the ontological statements in Llewellyn's paper and analyses her criticisms of the “single reality” ontology of social constructivism. Findings – Critically examines Llewellyn's differentiated worlds by looking at their ontological distinctiveness. Proposes that there are two “dimensions” to an ontological proposition, and that it is necessary to look at both in order to provide a more complete ontological statement. Discusses the extent to which Llewellyn's notion of a “single reality” reflects the ontological position of social constructivism and positivism. Originality/value – Expands Llewellyn's idea of pluralism in an even broader sphere where “single” and “plural” co‐exist. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management Emerald Publishing

Pluralist ontology: comments on Llewellyn (2007)

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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1176-6093
DOI
10.1108/11766090810856741
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Purpose – The aim is to provide a commentary on “Case studies and differentiated realities”, a paper by Sue Llewellyn, published in Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management , Vol. 4 No. 1, 2007. Design/methodology/approach – Examines the ontological statements in Llewellyn's paper and analyses her criticisms of the “single reality” ontology of social constructivism. Findings – Critically examines Llewellyn's differentiated worlds by looking at their ontological distinctiveness. Proposes that there are two “dimensions” to an ontological proposition, and that it is necessary to look at both in order to provide a more complete ontological statement. Discusses the extent to which Llewellyn's notion of a “single reality” reflects the ontological position of social constructivism and positivism. Originality/value – Expands Llewellyn's idea of pluralism in an even broader sphere where “single” and “plural” co‐exist.

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Qualitative Research in Accounting & Management – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 7, 2008

Keywords: Case studies; Management research; Reality

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