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Niklas Luhmann's anti-totalitarian observation of systems.
- Source :
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Kybernetes . 2022, Vol. 51 Issue 5, p1710-1723. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the philosophical roots of Luhmann's theory in relation to its anti-totalitarian elements. Design/methodology/approach: The paper offers a conceptual discussion of the critical and anti-totalitarian angle in Niklas Luhmann's system theory. Findings: This paper finds that systems theory has a critical potential. Originality/value: To the best of the authors' knowledge the anti-totalitarian element of Niklas Luhmann's system theory has not be discussed before the present contribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SOCIAL systems
*CRITICAL theory
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0368492X
- Volume :
- 51
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Kybernetes
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 155993633
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/K-04-2021-0328