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Luhmann and the Sociological Turn in Constructivism.
- Source :
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Constructivist Foundations . Nov2012, Vol. 8 Issue 1, p1-4. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Context: Niklas Luhmann is considered to be a major proponent of the constructivist movement who based his highly complex sociological theory on constructivist concepts such as Maturana's autopoiesis and Spencer Brown's distinction. Problem: Despite heavily borrowing from constructivism, there are doubts as to whether his epistemological standpoint was properly constructivist. Method: In six papers and 14 Open Peer Commentaries, Luhmann's epistemological understanding, understanding of science, and use and development of constructivist concepts is examined. Results: The authors' papers and commentaries cover a broad range of topics including the concepts of the observer, meaning, environment, and structural coupling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *SOCIAL constructivism
*SOCIAL systems
*AUTOPOIESIS
*REALISM
*THEORY of knowledge
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1782348X
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Constructivist Foundations
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 91904020