Redefining information science: from information science to knowledge science

Purpose - This philosophical essay aims to explore the concept of information science. Design/methodology/approach - The philosophical argumentation is composed of five phases. It is based on clarifying the meanings of its basic concept data, information and knowledge. Findings - The study suggests that the name of the field information science should be changed to knowledge science. Originality/value - The paper offers reflections on the explored phenomena of information science.