Research philosophy ideas related to Accounting & Finance study

Ryan et al. (2002) is a Research Methods textbook for Accounting and Finance students. Most students feel that Research Philosophy is too abstract to digest. At the same time, Research Philosophy is a core topic in the study of Research Methods. In my view, whether you like it or not, try to pick up some ideas and viewpoints from the literature of Research Methods. This knowledge of Research Methods will deepen your research skill. The following notes are taken from Ryan et al (2002), and they are mainly for my Accounting and Finance students (also refer to Figure 1.1 on "the subject-object divide" in this book):

Most of you will not be trained up as philosophers. On the other hand, studying the subject can be intellectually stimulating.


Reference
Ryan, B., Scapens, R.W. and Theobold, M. (editors) (2002) Research Method and Methodology in Finance and Accounting, Thomson.
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