Science and Synthesis: Does late capitalism constrain the systemic thinking required by science?
Abstract
This paper addresses the following questions: Do sciences such as ecology and epidemiology demand a comprehensive world view? Is ecological crisis exacerbated by lack of systemic thinking? How does the prevailing social division of labour shape the production of knowledge? Is unity of science a meaningful goal? Can it be achieved without a grounding in an integral philosophy? What is the role of political economy in this scenario? Is Marxism the answer to these questions?
Fields of Study & Subjects
Political Economy and Marxism
Marxism and Critical Theory
Philosophy of Biology and Scientific Explanation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Dublin City University Open Access Institutional Repository (Dublin City University)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN