Model‐Centered Organization Science Epistemology

Abstract

Distinguishes between “justification logic” and “discovery logic”. Weick sees theorizing as “disciplined imagination”. Weick appropriately captures the essence of theory discovery/creation as “imagination”. Indeed, after centuries of scientific development, no one has identified any systematic “logic” to the discovery of correct theory. But “justification” seems more appropriate than his “disciplined”. Discipline might get the player to the piano practicing eight hours a day but the idea is to play the right notes. Justification logic is not about discipline and hard work. It is about developing more truthful theories.

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