title: The Dimensions of Systems Thinking - An Approach for a Standard Language of Systems Thinking
abstract: The concept of systems thinking (and its embodiment in the systems approach, systems science and systems engineering) dates from the historical origins of engineering, policy and philosophy. However, unlike mathematics, physics, biology and other fields with similar histories, systems thinking lacks a common, foundational language that facilitates transparent communication. If language is the manifestation of thought per Chomsky, then systems thinking can be succinctly expressed via its underlyi
journal: Libra