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... sense ( G.S.T. ) , try- ing to derive , from a general definition of “ system ” as a complex of interacting components , concepts characteristic of organized wholes such as interaction , sum , mechanization , centralization ...
... sense ( G.S.T. ) , try- ing to derive , from a general definition of “ system ” as a complex of interacting components , concepts characteristic of organized wholes such as interaction , sum , mechanization , centralization ...
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... sense organs , into the region of optimal conditions . The many things in the environment of the paramecium , algae ... sense - it has reached its prey , a warm- blooded animal , and only needs to find , aided by tactile sense , a hair ...
... sense organs , into the region of optimal conditions . The many things in the environment of the paramecium , algae ... sense - it has reached its prey , a warm- blooded animal , and only needs to find , aided by tactile sense , a hair ...
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... sense - i.e . , regulation of happenings in the sense of maintenance , production and reproduction of organic wholeness , is a general criterion of life . True purposiveness , however , implies that actions are carried out with ...
... sense - i.e . , regulation of happenings in the sense of maintenance , production and reproduction of organic wholeness , is a general criterion of life . True purposiveness , however , implies that actions are carried out with ...
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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