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The unity of (social systems) science: The legacy of Bertalanffy

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The article discusses Bertalanffy's project for the unity of science in the particular field of social sciences. The aim is to analyse shortcomings and to sketch new approaches to this matter. We identify two main obstacles, namely, the inner differentiation of social systems science and the threat of methodological nativism to Bertalanffy's project. Furthermore, the article examines the concepts of scientific system and cosmopolitanism as opposites to such obstacles and as legacies of Bertalanffy's view of science as well. The conclusion resumes the arguments and proposes new paths for general systems theory.

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  • Hugo Cadenas, 2019. "The unity of (social systems) science: The legacy of Bertalanffy," Systems Research and Behavioral Science, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 36(3), pages 274-280, May.
  • Handle: RePEc:bla:srbeha:v:36:y:2019:i:3:p:274-280
    DOI: 10.1002/sres.2595
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    1. Roberto Aprile & David Alexander & Federica Doni, 2023. "Enhancing the materiality principle in integrated reporting by adopting the General Systems Theory," Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 30(5), pages 2219-2233, September.

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