Systems theory

Abstract

In the last chapter, you were introduced to a systemic thinking methodology, one that is very different from the traditional, systematic methods for dealing with problems. The construct for systemic thinking is holistic, using both reductionism (i.e., to deconstruct problems and messes into understandable elements) and constructivism (i.e., to rebuild problems and messes to understand the whole). This unique systemic perspective, focused on the use of both reductionism and constructivism, and which underlies all aspects of systemic thinking, is built upon a science-based foundation labeled systems theory.