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... aspects a theoretical system , that of mechanics , holds true ; it does not mean that there is a particular resemblance between apples , planets , and oceans in a great number of other aspects . A third objection claims that system ...
... aspects a theoretical system , that of mechanics , holds true ; it does not mean that there is a particular resemblance between apples , planets , and oceans in a great number of other aspects . A third objection claims that system ...
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... aspects of the modern changes in 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 ...
... aspects of the modern changes in 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 ...
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... aspects of 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 ...
... aspects of 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 ...
Contents
The Meaning of General System Theory | 30 |
Science and Society | 51 |
Advances in General System Theory | 89 |
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allometric animal appears applied approach aspects atoms basic Bertalanffy biological CALIFORN catabolism causality cell characteristics chemical classical classical physics closed systems complex components consideration considered constant contrast cultural Cybernetics defined differential dynamic editor elements energy entities entropy equations equifinality equilibrium essentially evolution example existence experience expressed fact feedback fields formulation function game theory growth curves homeostasis important increase individual information theory interaction isomorphic kinetics language laws living organism living systems LOS ANGELES Lotka Ludwig von Bertalanffy machine mathematical means mechanisms mechanistic mental metabolic rate modern nature nervous system open systems organismic phenomena physics physiological possible present principle problems processes protein psychology psychophysical quantitative reaction reality regulation relations robot scientific sense similar so-called sociological specific steady structure symbolic system theory teleology theoretical theory of open thermodynamics tion UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES vitalistic weight whole world picture York