in: Die Begegnung von Orient und Okzident in der Wissenschaft in: Büttner, M., Leitner, W. (Hrsg.): Beziehungen zwischen Orient und Okzident, Bochum 1992
There are several possibilities to look at something
while reducing complexity: | ||
total independence without synthesis... | one type of rationality is favoured, structural and historical connections are accepted, asymmetrical dialog | (mostly as scientism) | ||
| strong development
(progress, lawfullness, goal determinated) | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| weaker development
("progress" in respect of necessary and chance; goal determination only regarding to particular stages) | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| weak development : Evolution (determination only in "fields of possibilities", "progress" doubtful) | ... | ... | ... | ... |
| rejection of development,
oaccording to stability, variety without historical connection, models of catastrophies and crisis | ... | ... | ... | ... |
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