A second possible approach to general systems theory is through the arrangement of theoretical systems and constructs in a hierarchy of complexity,… — Kenneth E. Boulding Copy Share Image
Working in theoretical systems can take away the juice. It can also be very beautiful, but when you're trying to satisfy a… — Pauline Oliveros Copy Share Image
The whole point of building theoretical systems is to explain what humans know by pre-theoretical experience. That is the starting point for… — Nancy Pearcey Copy Share Image
Special emphasis should be laid on this intimate interrelation of general statements about empirical fact with the logical elements and structure of… — Talcott Parsons Copy Share Image