Philosophical Underpinnings

Abstract

The general purpose of the second chapter is to outline and describe the methodological grounding of this research from a scientific research perspective. The briefly presented methodological argumentation in the introduction highlighted that the purpose of this research partly stems from a dissatisfaction with the methodological rigor of some works in the field. To better understand both the outlined criticism as well as how the current research fits into the general research process of the field, the current chapter is directed at introducing the philosophical underpinnings of this research.