Hoe de Verlichting haar triomf vierde; bespreking van Niklas Luhmann's Die Wissenschaft der Gesellschaft

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A review essay on Niklas Luhmann's Die Wissenschaft der Gesellschaft ([The Science of Society] 1990 [see listing in IRPS No. 64]). Focus is on Luhmann's definitions of science & society, & on his epistemology & methodology of studying science. Improvements in conceptual clarity are noted over earlier works (eg, Soziale Systeme. Grundrisz einer allgemeinen Theorie ([Social Systems: Sketch of a General Theory], Frankfurt: Suhrkamp, 1984). Advantages of integrating cybernetic & mathematical theories of communication are noted. 19 References. M. Meeks