계층화와 기능적 분화

Abstract

The question I would like to look at in this paper begins with a question about Luhmann's theory of social differentiation (which Luhmann dealt with in Chapter 4 ‘Differentiation’ of Society in Society). Luhmann deals with the functional differentiation of systems from the viewpoint of system theory by recognizing the priority of functional differentiation in the form of modern society, but not in terms of system theory functional differentiation. From the viewpoint of system theory, there is a possibility that if we deal with the functional differentiation of the system, we may miss the meaning of the functional differentiation of the other domain and overlook the variation of hierarchical differentiation. It is true that the main form of the differentiation has changed from the hierarchical differentiation to the functional differentiation, but is not the hierarchical differentiation still a form of differentiation in the modern society? In fact, it seems to be functional differentiation in the outer form, is not the hierarchical differentiation in the inside? If hierarchical differentiation still takes effect in the form of differentiation, is not there a problem with the viewpoint of the system theory of society? In conceiving a normative social theory model, I think the following should be considered essential. First, the new social theory must consider both stratification and functional differentiation. Second, normative social theory is needed to solve social problems on the premise of functional differentiation. Third, the concept of functional differentiation should be considered as a normative task and a plan to prevent the overall system of economic system should be sought. Fourth, it is necessary to operate a functional system that deals with the problem of stratification professionally.