Impression of systems thinking about society

Systems thinking is a way of making sense of the complexity of the world by looking at it in terms of wholes and relationships rather than by splitting it down into its parts.^[1] It has been used as a way of exploring and developing effective action in complex contexts,^[2] enabling systems change.^[3] Systems thinking draws on and contributes to systems theory and the system sciences.

History

Frameworks and methodologies

Frameworks and methodologies for systems thinking include:

• Critical systems heuristics
• Critical systems thinking
• Soft systems methodology
• Systemic design
• System dynamics
• Viable system model