Systemic Knowledge Synthesis and Justification

Abstract

We understand that mathematical systems approaches are not sufficient to provide effective answers to contemporary complex problems. The author has been developing a theory of knowledge construction systems that is a systems approach to synthesize a variety of knowledge and to justify new knowledge. The theory consists of three parts that relate to each other, which are: a knowledge construction model, analysis of abilities of actors against social structures, and knowledge justification principles. This theory deals with different types of knowledge integration such as specialized integration, interdisciplinary integration, or intercultural integration.