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... important means of aiming at exact theory in the nonphysical fields of science . - ( 4 ) Developing unifying principles running ' vertically ' through the universe of the individual sciences , this theory brings us nearer to the goal of ...
... important means of aiming at exact theory in the nonphysical fields of science . - ( 4 ) Developing unifying principles running ' vertically ' through the universe of the individual sciences , this theory brings us nearer to the goal of ...
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... important mathematical developments such as Volterra's theory of integro - differential equations , of systems with ' memory ' whose behaviour depends not only on actual con- ditions but also on previous history . Presently important ...
... important mathematical developments such as Volterra's theory of integro - differential equations , of systems with ' memory ' whose behaviour depends not only on actual con- ditions but also on previous history . Presently important ...
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... important fields in biological research . It is important to note that investigation of this kind belongs not only to basic but also to applied biology . This is true of fishery biology where theoretical models are used to establish ...
... important fields in biological research . It is important to note that investigation of this kind belongs not only to basic but also to applied biology . This is true of fishery biology where theoretical models are used to establish ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 29 |
Limitations | 38 |
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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 decision theory defined differential equations dynamic elements energy entities entropy equifinality equilibrium essentially evolution example experience expressed fact feedback fields formulation functions game theory homeostasis homeostatic human behaviour important increase individual information theory interaction isomorphic kinetics language laws living organism living systems logical 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 schizophrenia scientific sense servomechanisms similar so-called social sciences society sociology specific steady structure symbolic system theory teleology theoretical theory of open thermodynamics tion universe vitalistic Volterra whole world picture