Niklas Luhmann
Niklas Luhmann was a prominent German sociologist best known for his work on social systems theory. His groundbreaking ideas on how societies functioned as complex, self-referential systems significantly influenced fields such as sociology, organization studies, and communication theory. Luhmann's theories emphasized the importance of communication in the construction of social reality and explored how social systems maintain their boundaries while interacting with their environments. He published numerous influential works, including 'Social Systems' and 'The Society of Society,' which continue to be studied and debated in contemporary social sciences.
Born on Dec 08, 1927 (97 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 5.50 | 0.13% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 11,081 | $700,000 | 896$ |
| Totals | 2 | 8,654,622 | 11,081 | $700,000 | 896$ |
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Niklas Luhmann's perspective on human behavior and authority is mentioned in relation to societal dynamics.
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Niklas Luhmann suggested that it is perhaps the most pressing task of ethics to warn against morality.
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