Philosophical paradigms in information technology research

The field of Information Technology is relatively new and so are its philosophical perspectives. This paper seeks to identify the philosophical paradigms in Information Technology Research. The paper explores the interrelationships between ontology, epistemology, methodology, and methods while at the same time analysing their relation to research in the area of Information Technology. The paper is relevant to everyone who wishes to gain an understanding of different philosophical paradigms and their relation to Information Technology research. This paper aims to guide and help researchers in the field of Information Technology make the ideal choice of a philosophical paradigm before embarking on their research.