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Scientific Communication Observed with Social Systems Theory. An Introduction and Outlook to Pure Science for Society

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  • Steffen Roth

    (Excelia Business School
    Kazimieras Simonavičius University)

  • Krešimir Žažar

    (Kazimieras Simonavičius University
    University of Zagreb)

  • Tilia Stingl de Vasconcelos Guedes

    (FHWien der WKW, Vienna University of Applied Sciences for Management and Communication)

  • Lars Clausen

    (Kazimieras Simonavičius University
    UCL University College)

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.

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  • Steffen Roth & Krešimir Žažar & Tilia Stingl de Vasconcelos Guedes & Lars Clausen, 2024. "Scientific Communication Observed with Social Systems Theory. An Introduction and Outlook to Pure Science for Society," Systemic Practice and Action Research, Springer, vol. 37(3), pages 251-260, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:syspar:v:37:y:2024:i:3:d:10.1007_s11213-024-09670-6
    DOI: 10.1007/s11213-024-09670-6
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