Abstract
In every traditional discipline of science, we develop systems models of various phenomena of the real world. Each of these models, when properly validated, represents some specific knowledge regarding the relevant domain of inquiry. In systems science, the domain of inquiry consists of knowledge structures themselves—the various categories of systems that emerge from the conceptual framework employed. That is, the objects of investigation in systems science are not objects of reality, but systems of certain specific types.
Great knowledge sees all in one. Small knowledge breaks down into the many.
Chuang Tzu
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 2001 Springer Science+Business Media New York
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Klir, G.J. (2001). Systems Knowledge. In: Facets of Systems Science. International Federation for Systems Research International Series on Systems Science and Engineering, vol 15. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1331-5_7
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-1331-5_7
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-1-4613-5501-4
Online ISBN: 978-1-4615-1331-5
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive