Our conceptualizations seem to be forever simplications of what's much more
complex and multi-faceted. The need for a researcher to do research with
reflexivity further adds to the complexity of the data, the
conceptualizations, and the acts of analyzing and conceptualizing. Like a
2-dimensional ant thrown into a 3-dimensional maze, a researcher tries to
figure her/his way along, groping, testing, trying; what can lead the
researcher out are, apart from logical algorithms and systemic research
methods, perhaps something more, e.g., a belief that there can be (a) way(s)
out, courage that gives the ability to bear with uncertainly and futility, and
a passion for hope--or for the possiblity of hope in this world.
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Oh, well, I'm not actually the philosophical type...
Hope to be able to share more with you later...
Cheers,
Angel
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Angel Lin
City University of Hong Kong
E-mail: enangel who-is-at cityu.edu.hk