Clarification on Luhmann?

Thu, 08 Jan 1998 02:48:56 +0100
Lars Jensen (Larsjens@ida.ruc.dk)

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Hi,

I have a question regarding Niklas
Luhmann's theory, which I have finally
turned to you with. How does Luhmann
explain the evolving of systems?

If my understanding is correct, the
Parsonian way would be to argue, that
a system does exist, because another
system requires it's functions. This
is unacceptable to Luhmann, he is
referred to as a
functional-structuralist, whereas
Parsons is referred to as a
structural-functionalist.

I could really use some help.

Sincerely yours

Lars Jensen

Lars Jensen Phone: +45 33 25 52 64
Arkonagade 18, 4tv e-mail: larsjens@ida.ruc.dk
1726 Copenhagen V Home:
Denmark http://www.ruc.dk/~larsjens/

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Hi, 

I have a question regarding Niklas Luhmann's theory, which I have finally turned to you with. How does Luhmann explain the evolving of systems? 

If my understanding is correct, the Parsonian way would be to argue, that a system does exist, because another system requires it's functions. This is unacceptable to Luhmann, he is referred to as a functional-structuralist, whereas Parsons is referred to as a structural-functionalist. 

I could really use some help. 

Sincerely yours 

Lars Jensen 
 
 
 
Lars Jensen 
Arkonagade 18, 4tv 
1726 Copenhagen V 
Denmark 
 Phone: +45 33 25 52 64 
e-mail: larsjens@ida.ruc.dk 
Home: http://www.ruc.dk/~larsjens/ 
 
 
 
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