The system problem is essentially the problem of the limitation of analytical procedures in science. This used to be expressed by half-metaphysical statements, such as emergent evolution or 'the whole is more than the sum of its parts,' but has a clear operational meaning.


p. 18 - General System Theory (1968) - 2. The Meaning of General Systems Theory

Ludwig von Bertalanffy Quotes

The system problem is essentially the problem of the limitation of analytical procedures in science. This used to be expressed by half-metaphysical...

The system problem is essentially the problem of the limitation of analytical procedures in science. This used to be expressed by half-metaphysical...

The system problem is essentially the problem of the limitation of analytical procedures in science. This used to be expressed by half-metaphysical...

The system problem is essentially the problem of the limitation of analytical procedures in science. This used to be expressed by half-metaphysical...