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[Identity from the systems theory viewpoint].

L Reiter1

  • 1Universitätsklinik für Tiefenpsychologie und Psychotherapie, Wien.

Praxis Der Kinderpsychologie Und Kinderpsychiatrie
|July 1, 1990
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Systems theory has evolved over twenty years, incorporating autopoietic (self-referential) systems theory. This study examines the concept of identity through the lens of these contemporary systems theories.

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Philosophy

Background:

  • Systems theory has undergone significant evolution in the past two decades.
  • The introduction of autopoietic (self-referential) systems theory by Maturana and Varela marked a key development.
  • Luhmann further modified and expanded upon autopoietic systems theory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the concept of identity within the framework of contemporary systems theory.
  • To explore how recent advancements in systems theory, particularly autopoiesis, reshape our understanding of identity.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of systems theory literature.
  • Review of foundational and contemporary works on autopoiesis and identity.
  • Theoretical synthesis of Luhmann's modifications to autopoietic systems theory.

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Main Results:

  • The evolution of systems theory provides new perspectives on identity formation and maintenance.
  • Autopoietic systems theory offers a framework for understanding identity as a self-referential process.
  • Luhmann's contributions highlight the role of communication and differentiation in identity.

Conclusions:

  • Identity is best understood as a dynamic, self-referential construct within complex systems.
  • Contemporary systems theory, especially autopoiesis, offers robust tools for analyzing identity.
  • Further research can explore the empirical applications of these theoretical insights into identity.