General System Theory: Foundations, Development, ApplicationsAn attempt to formulate common laws that apply to virtually every scientific field, this conceptual approach has had a profound impact on such widely diverse disciplines as biology, economics, psychology, and demography. |
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Page 8
... scientific exploration of " wholes " and " wholeness " which , not so long ago , were considered to be metaphysical notions transcending the boundaries of science . Novel conceptions , models and mathematical fields have developed to ...
... scientific exploration of " wholes " and " wholeness " which , not so long ago , were considered to be metaphysical notions transcending the boundaries of science . Novel conceptions , models and mathematical fields have developed to ...
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... Scientific Generalists After this sketchy outline of the meaning and aims of general system theory , let me try to answer the question of what it may contribute to integrative education . In order not to appear partisan , I give a few ...
... Scientific Generalists After this sketchy outline of the meaning and aims of general system theory , let me try to answer the question of what it may contribute to integrative education . In order not to appear partisan , I give a few ...
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... scientific thought is that there is no unique and all - embracing " world system . " All scientific constructs are models representing certain aspects or perspectives of reality . This even applies to theoretical physics : far from ...
... scientific thought is that there is no unique and all - embracing " world system . " All scientific constructs are models representing certain aspects or perspectives of reality . This even applies to theoretical physics : far from ...
Contents
Introduction | 8 |
On the History of Systems Theory | 10 |
Trends in Systems Theory | 17 |
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allometric animals appears applied approach aspects atoms basic Bertalanffy biological catabolism causality cell characteristics chemical classical classical physics closed systems complex components consideration considered constant contrast cultural cybernetics defined differential equations dynamic elements energy entities entropy equifinality equilibrium essentially evolution example existence experience expressed fact feedback fields formulation function game theory growth curves homeostasis homeostatic important increase individual information theory interaction isomorphic kinetics language laws living organism Lotka Ludwig von Bertalanffy machine mathematical means mechanisms mechanistic mental metabolic rate modern nature open systems organismic phenomena philosophy physics physiological possible present principle problems processes protein psychology psychophysical quantitative reaction reality regulations relations scientific sense servomechanisms similar so-called social sciences sociology specific steady structure symbolic system concept system theory teleology theoretical theory of open thermodynamics tion Unity of Science universe vitalistic Volterra whole world picture York
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