The papers presented in a symposium on research organization and support are relevant to Great Britain's discussions on university functions, teaching and research relations.

The Philosophy of Research

A system-philosophy approach to research theory views the research enterprise as a productive, innovative system, with the research process as a transformation of knowledge-problems-instruments, guided by preconceptions and internal steering factors.

Towards a System Philosophy of Scientific Research

Pragmatism in sport psychology emphasizes practical problems, research questions, and consequences, while considering morality, ethics, and social justice in multiphase projects.

A Pragmatic Research Philosophy for Sport and Exercise Psychology

Philosophical inquiry and empirical research can combine to clear away unproductive assumptions and advance our understanding of human activity, such as learning and social identification.

Clearing Away Assumptions Through Philosophy and Research

Counseling researchers should locate their inquiry approaches within identified research paradigms, such as consensus qualitative research and grounded theory, to enhance their understanding of philosophy of science and qualitative inquiry methods.

Qualitative research in counseling psychology: A primer on research paradigms and philosophy of science

Philosophy should be evaluated as exploratory research, which is crucial for long-term progress and requires a distinct evaluative regime from exploitative research.

Evaluating Philosophy as Exploratory Research

Action research is a method for understanding and improving healthcare systems, with implications for the next stage of the project.

Action research: philosophy, methods and personal experiences.

Understanding philosophical questions can improve the quality of information systems research and ensure it is rigorous and insightful.

Philosophy and information systems: where are we and where should we go?

Cross-disciplinary research (CDR) can stimulate new philosophical problems and provide new insights into old problems, highlighting fundamental differences among disciplinary worldviews.

Cross-Disciplinary Research as a Platform for Philosophical Research

Philosophy plays an essential role in social science research on education, but its contribution is limited to clarifying value principles and methodological issues, not providing a value framework for social science.

Philosophy's Contribution to Social Science Research on Education.

Constellation research and sociology of philosophy can potentially cross-fertilize, providing novel ideas and resources to each other in understanding the history of philosophy.

Constellation research and sociology of philosophy

Action research, as a modern 20th-century manifestation of practical philosophy, can be improved by promoting historical self-consciousness and avoiding the concept of methodology.

Philosophy, methodology and action research

Philosophy can contribute to constructing the big picture and help avoid getting lost in empirical inquiries, with pragmatism being particularly appropriate for experimental research and emphasizing amelioration and change.

Open Research and Philosophical Reflections

A greater understanding of the power of philosophically based research can increase enthusiasm and uptake in nursing research projects.

The acceptance of a philosophically based research culture?

Educational research has a complex history and future, with ethical and political dimensions influencing its quality and future direction.

Philosophy of Educational Research

This paper supports the importance of philosophy in education research, refining and extending Pring's argument, while highlighting the need for practical relevance and avoiding self-conception in educational research.

Claims of philosophy, education and research

'Practical philosophy' can be a valuable tool in action research, connecting theory and practice, and fostering social justice through the use of 'little stories'.

Action research, stories and practical philosophy

Philosophy can play various roles in educational research, including conceptual legislator, clarifier, interpreter, and dialogue partner with its own voice.

Roles of (Educational) Philosophy in Educational Research

A philosophical research method exists in education, promoting individual critical thinking and autonomy, but it should not be rigidly defined and imposed.

Is There a Philosophical Research Method in Education

Philosophical research is an essential tool for legal researchers, aiding in both lower and higher levels of jurisprudence and facilitating the development of the legal system through tools like intuitionism, dialectical method, and reflective thinking.

Philosophical Research in Law

These studies suggest that research philosophy encompasses system-philosophy approaches, pragmatism, philosophical inquiry, and cross-disciplinary research, each contributing to understanding and improving various fields by addressing practical problems, clarifying assumptions, and integrating diverse paradigms.