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Reductionism, Vitalism, and Holism.

Reductionism, Vitalism, and Holism.

Authors :
Ribatti D
Source :
Critical reviews in eukaryotic gene expression [Crit Rev Eukaryot Gene Expr] 2021; Vol. 31 (3), pp. 1-3.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The reductionist strategy, adopted by physics and chemistry, which was based on the effort to reduce the concepts necessary for the statement of scientific explanations to a minimum, was attractive to those who worked in the biomedical field. On the other hand, the vitalistic point of view opposed mechanism, believing that there were processes in living organisms that do not obey the laws of physics and chemistry. Finally, the holistic approach is focused on the evidence that the organized whole is almost always much more than the sum of its parts, and have led to direct attention to emerging qualities in a highly organized system which is a living being.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1045-4403
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Critical reviews in eukaryotic gene expression
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34369710
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1615/CritRevEukaryotGeneExpr.2021037947