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Aspects of a theory of systemic construction

Nicolae Bulz (Faculty of Managerial Engineering, Ecological University Bucharest, Bucuresti, Romania)

Kybernetes

ISSN: 0368-492X

Article publication date: 1 October 2005

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Abstract

Purpose

To consider aspects of a theory of systemic construction by discussing two concepts which will assist in our understanding of the surrounding world which it is considered is made of both systemic and non‐systemic entities.

Design/methodology/approach

Considers how these entities (metasystem, network, transitron etc.) can be conceived and defined. Systemic frames notions are presented and examples of systems given. Discusses the historic use of the word “system” and systemic thinking and its varieties.

Findings

Discovered that on the basis of these concepts, an understanding of the surrounding world can be achieved which is not homogeneous but made of both systemic and non‐systemic entities. These can change when certain systemic properties are reached as well as in their specific degrees in their limitations and paradoxes.

Originality/value

Introduces an original approach to the life support system by proposing concepts that are discussed and defined and that will provide cyberneticians and systemists with a revised view of systemic thinking.

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Citation

Bulz, N. (2005), "Aspects of a theory of systemic construction", Kybernetes, Vol. 34 No. 9/10, pp. 1598-1632. https://doi.org/10.1108/03684920510614849

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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