Is Luhmann's theory too abstract?
Some critics find my approach overly abstract, divorced from empirical reality. However, this abstraction is precisely what allows for the analysis of broad social phenomena. By focusing on the fundamental operations of communication within systems, I can reveal underlying structures and dynamics that are not apparent at the level of individual actions or intentions. The theory seeks to explain the universal conditions of sociality.
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