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... symbolic universe ( Bertalanffy , 1959 and 1964c ) . In consequence , mental disturbances in man , as a rule , involve disturbances of symbolic functions . Kubie ( 1953 ) , appears to be correct when , as a ' new hypothesis ' on ...
... symbolic universe ( Bertalanffy , 1959 and 1964c ) . In consequence , mental disturbances in man , as a rule , involve disturbances of symbolic functions . Kubie ( 1953 ) , appears to be correct when , as a ' new hypothesis ' on ...
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... symbolic anticipa- tion , decision , and so forth . This emphasizes the hierarchy of functions , especially the symbolic level superimposed upon the organismic . Hence beside the organismic principle of ' spon- 1 taneous activity ' the ...
... symbolic anticipa- tion , decision , and so forth . This emphasizes the hierarchy of functions , especially the symbolic level superimposed upon the organismic . Hence beside the organismic principle of ' spon- 1 taneous activity ' the ...
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... symbolic system of mathematics . These are systems not of inherited but of freely created and traditional symbols . First of all , this explains the specificity of human history in con- trast to biological evolution : Tradition in ...
... symbolic system of mathematics . These are systems not of inherited but of freely created and traditional symbols . First of all , this explains the specificity of human history in con- trast to biological evolution : Tradition in ...
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
The Meaning of General System Theory | 29 |
Limitations | 38 |
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