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- Title
Scientific Communication Observed with Social Systems Theory. An Introduction and Outlook to Pure Science for Society.
- Authors
Roth, Steffen; Žažar, Krešimir; Stingl de Vasconcelos Guedes, Tilia; Clausen, Lars
- Abstract
In this article, we introduce the reader to a social systems-theoretical concept of science, with particular emphasis on the role of theorising within a functionally differentiated society. Six cases are presented that demonstrate how social systems theory serves as both theory and method, thereby offering an insightful super-theoretical framework relevant to both conceptual and empirical studies. We conclude that social systems theory facilitates the pursuit of science for science's sake by effectively challenging persistent self-confusions of society with politics or any other subsystem of society. As a result, the artificial distinction between science for the sake of science and science for the sake of society is overcome, and science for sake of society simply represents a return of science to its own function.
- Subjects
SYSTEMS theory; SOCIAL systems; SCIENTIFIC communication; RICE wines
- Publication
Systemic Practice & Action Research, 2024, Vol 37, Issue 3, p251
- ISSN
1094-429X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s11213-024-09670-6