In this paper, we propose a research agenda to support the recovery of Alexander
Bogdanov's philosophical and systemic thinking that culminated in his magnum opus …

In the first part of this paper, I present a brief overview of contemporary research addressing
key questions about General Systems Theory (GST), such as what it is, what form it might …

Systems science methodologies do not have a consistent way of working with worldviews,
even though determining stakeholder perspectives is central to systems thinking. In this …

Our knowledge of the world is fragmented, and given the complexity of the world this may be
an enduring condition for humanity. However, the world itself is a unity, and thus we are …

Stuart A. Umpleby• The George Washington University, USA• umpleby/at/gmail. com>
context• Philosophy of science is the branch of philosophy that deals with methods …

Systems engineering is increasingly challenged by the rising complexity of projects
undertaken, resulting in increases in costs, failure rates, and negative unintended …

Abstract Systems Engineering is increasingly challenged by the rising complexity of projects
undertaken, resulting in increases in costs, failure rates and negative unintended …

In 2011 Jennifer Wilby proposed a new framework for viewing the philosophy, principles and
practice of systems thinking, in furtherance of research and practice into transdisciplinary …

The contemporary understanding of spirituality as a construct distinct from religion is
emerging as a significant influence in social, academic, and professional contexts …

The founders of the general systems movement envisaged the development of a theory
articulating and inter-relating the principles underlying the systemic behaviours of all kinds …