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Page 83
... reality . Every science means a schematized picture of reality , in the sense that a certain conceptual construct is unequivocally related to certain features of order in reality ; just as the blueprint of a building isn't the building ...
... reality . Every science means a schematized picture of reality , in the sense that a certain conceptual construct is unequivocally related to certain features of order in reality ; just as the blueprint of a building isn't the building ...
Page 88
... reality , the biological , psychological and sociological . Practically , its consequences have been fatal for our civilization . The attitude that considers physical phenomena as the sole standard of reality has lead to the ...
... reality , the biological , psychological and sociological . Practically , its consequences have been fatal for our civilization . The attitude that considers physical phenomena as the sole standard of reality has lead to the ...
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... 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 . There is ...
... 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 . There is ...
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