Abstract
This article presents the Luhmannian project of updating social theory from the viewpoint of his studies of the covariation of social structure and semantics. It demonstrates the significance of this issue in the design of systems theory and highlights the relevance of Luhmann’s studies of the topic. The aim is to draw attention to a less recognized aspect of modern systems theory, as well as to offer another way of exploring its developments.
Keywords:
Social semantics; social differentiation; systems theory; Luhmann