ASPECTS OF ETHICS IN SYSTEMIC THINKING

Examines the subject ''How can we study value systems from a systemic angle of incidence?'', based on the philosophy developed by Bunge thro ugh his treatise on basic philosophy. Develops a conceptual model for the value system, consisting of the following entities: wellbeing, nee ds and wishes, values, moral codes and action. Discusses each element of the model from a systemic angle of incidence. The ethical norm expr essed is referred to as systemic principle of balance and can be expre ssed in the following way: the wellbeing of those most subject to suff ering in the social system should be given number one priority, despit e the fact that wellbeing of the majority will deteriorate as a result of this priority.