An Evaluation of Two Realist Philosophical Approaches for Rigorous Interdisciplinary Communication

An Evaluation of Two Realist Philosophical Approaches for Rigorous Interdisciplinary Communication

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A major concern for scholars in the fields of systemics and cybernetics is promoting rigorous interdisciplinary communication.The Canadian philosopher and theologian, Bernard Lonergan, SJ, and the American physicist and theologian, Ian Nail Polish G.Barbour, have made significant contributions in this space.While their approaches are clearly distinct, both Lonergan and Barbour are philosophical realists.

Each in their own way, they propose a shared epistemology and an inclusive metaphysical system for diverse fields, hence facilitating interdisciplinary communication.In this article, we concisely explicate their unique approaches as well as critique particular aspects.These rigorous approaches Chairside Table to interdisciplinary communication show promise for cybernetics and systems theory.