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On Purposeful Systems: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Individual and Social Behavior as a System of Purposeful Events - Softcover

 
9780202307985: On Purposeful Systems: An Interdisciplinary Analysis of Individual and Social Behavior as a System of Purposeful Events
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0202307980 ISBN 13: 9780202307985
Publisher: Aldine Transaction, 2005

Synopsis

This book provides an innovative foundation for looking at human and social behavior u as a system of purposeful (teleological) events. It uses a systems theoretical approach for the study of these phenomena, and illustrates and extends general systems theory.

Part One develops the concepts of traditional mechanism from which, successively, the concepts of "function," "choice," "goal-seeking," and "purposefulness" are derived, leading to a quantitative formulation of "personality". Part Two provides an analysis of aspects of purposeful behavior and personality, and Part Three explores the interaction of purposeful systems. Part Four is concerned with the study of social groups and ideal-seeking behavior. Finally, structural concepts underpinning the theoretical system are redefined in technological terms, thus demonstrating the non-vicious circularity and interdependence of all scientific concepts.

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About the Author

Fred Emery

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Publisher
Aldine Transaction
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0202307980
ISBN 13 
9780202307985
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
306
Editor
Emery Fred