On the distinction between distinction and division
Date
2015-12-01Author
Straeubig, Michael
Subject
distinctions radical constructivism systems theory game studies play
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In this article I discuss the use of distinctions as a method for reasoning. First I trace the role of distinctions in three different theories: the formal calculus of George Spencer Brown, the constructivist biology of Humberto Maturana and Francisco Varela, and Niklas Luhmann’s theory of social systems. In the second part, play is used as an example to illustrate the concept. In particular, I contrast walking through a series of distinctions with traditional ways of argumentation based on definitions. Finally, I hint at the role of distinctions in a metaphysical sense.
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Publisher
Intellect
Journal
Technoetic Arts
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pagination
245-251
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