Mingers on the classification of philosophical assumptions.

The article focuses on the article written by the management scientist, J. Mingers, 'A classification of the philosophical assumptions of management science methods.' Mingers uses a single philosophical position. To justify this approach Mingers refers back to a previous paper. The paper does not establish that critical realism is the best, optimal or only philosophical position underpinning. Mingers believes that all philosophical assumptions in management science methods are covered by critical realism. But thinking that one philosopher applies equally well to all management science methods is just as naive as thinking that one management science method applies equally well to all management problems.