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... essentially based on discussion of the eigenwerte λ ; of the system of equations ) . In the case of non - linear systems , these have to be linearized by development in Taylor series and retaining the first term . Linearization ...
... essentially based on discussion of the eigenwerte λ ; of the system of equations ) . In the case of non - linear systems , these have to be linearized by development in Taylor series and retaining the first term . Linearization ...
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... essentially correct . It suffices to remember the first lines of the Iliad , telling of the heroes of the Trojan war autoùs te helõria teûche kýnessin , that their selves were given a prey to the hounds and birds , the ' self ' being ...
... essentially correct . It suffices to remember the first lines of the Iliad , telling of the heroes of the Trojan war autoùs te helõria teûche kýnessin , that their selves were given a prey to the hounds and birds , the ' self ' being ...
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... essentially a digital computer , since the neurons work according to the all - or - nothing law of physiology in terms of yes - or - no decisions . To this corresponds the Heraclitean principle of our thinking in opposites , our ...
... essentially a digital computer , since the neurons work according to the all - or - nothing law of physiology in terms of yes - or - no decisions . To this corresponds the Heraclitean principle of our thinking in opposites , our ...
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Introduction | 1 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 29 |
Limitations | 38 |
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