Original scientific paper

SOCIAL THEORY AND DETERMINISTIC CHAOS

Aleksandar Halmi ; Faculty of Law, University of Zagreb; Study Centre of Social Work

Abstract

The paper presents the most important models in chaos analysis in social sciences. Discussed are basic elements of the predictive, statistic, iconic, structural, ideal–typical and historical approaches in analyzing deterministic chaos. The description of each of these models is followed by the referential framework for further study which suggests a need to constitute a unified social chaos theory. The author points at the fact that outlines of such an integrative approach can be identified in Bhaskar's theory of critical realism.

Keywords

chaology; deterministic chaos; social sciences; social theory; non–linear dynamics; bifurcation theory; dissipative social systems

Hrčak ID:

139508

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/139508

Publication date:

15.1.2001.

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