Geografi dalam Perspektif Filsafat Ilmu

Furqan Ishak Aksa

doi:10.22146/mgi.35682

Geografi dalam Perspektif Filsafat Ilmu

https://doi.org/10.22146/mgi.35682

Furqan Ishak Aksa^(1*)

(1) Universitas Samudra
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract

The propensity of geography specialization is increasingly prevalent (especially in Indonesia). Geography is no longer interpreted as integrative, covering both physical and human aspects. This resulted in a study by geographers concerning only material objects of geography. Not infrequently it would be overlapping with other science clusters. This condition is disadvantageous, geography can be considered not as a science if it does not have the characteristics/differentiation with other science. It may affect the existence of geography in the future. This article aims to provide the description of the geography from the perspective of philosophy of science. By reviewing the literature, this paper attempts to explain aspects of ontology, epistemology, and axiology. Ontology geography is a science that examines the physical and human aspects. Characteristic of geography study using spatial approach, environment, and area complex. Epistemologically, geography uses both quantitative and qualitative methods. Caused, in examining the physical and human aspects of using the two methods is highly recommended so that the results of geographic studies more comprehensive. As axiology, the existence of geography is increasingly important to sustainable development goals.

Keywords

Geography; Philosophy; Ontology; Epistemology; Axiology

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.22146/mgi.35682