Purpose: Research Towards General Systems Theories SIG
General Systems Theories (GSTs) are needed to unify the systems sciences under common frameworks of description, analysis and explanation, Steering group: George Mobus, Tyler Volk, Shingai Thornton, BruceMc McNaughton, LynnRasmussen, Rob Young. Contact: GST-SIG-Steering@isss.org.
General Systems Theories (GSTs) are needed to unify the systems sciences under common frameworks of description, analysis, and explanation, and open new routes to systems-scientific innovation. This SIG provides a venue for developing and discussing ideas, strategies, frameworks, opportunities, and challenges relevant to research towards developing and applying GSTs.
Topics include:
* Comparing and contrasting candidate approaches to General Systems Theory.
* Refining the concepts central to general systems.
* Identifying principles of behaviors and structures across kinds of systems.
* Discussing the limitations and potentials of GST to facilitate interdisciplinary communication, scientific discovery, and the unity of knowledge.