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Page 83
... reality . Every science means a schematized picture of reality , in the sense that a certain conceptual construct is unequivocally related to certain features of order in reality ; just as the blueprint of a building isn't the building ...
... reality . Every science means a schematized picture of reality , in the sense that a certain conceptual construct is unequivocally related to certain features of order in reality ; just as the blueprint of a building isn't the building ...
Page 88
... reality , the biological , psychological and sociological . Practically , its consequences have been fatal for our civilization . The attitude that considers physical phenomena as the sole standard of reality has lead to the ...
... reality , the biological , psychological and sociological . Practically , its consequences have been fatal for our civilization . The attitude that considers physical phenomena as the sole standard of reality has lead to the ...
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... reality . It is essentially a symbolic algorithm suitable for the purpose . However , the choice of the symbolisms we apply and consequently the aspects of reality we represent , depend on biological and cultural factors . There is ...
... reality . It is essentially a symbolic algorithm suitable for the purpose . However , the choice of the symbolisms we apply and consequently the aspects of reality we represent , depend on biological and cultural factors . There is ...
Contents
Introduction | 3 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Information and Entropy | 41 |
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