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Pronunciation / Transliteration: jeon-che-ron
"현대 과학은 종종 전체론적 접근 방식을 필요로 합니다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The tendency in nature, especially arising in evolution, to form wholes that are greater than the sum of the parts.
"Modern ecological science approaches environmental conservation through holism, recognizing the deep interconnectivity of all species." - 2
The treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the physical symptoms of a disease.
"Her medical practice embraces holism by combining conventional treatments with nutritional and psychological counseling."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'holos' meaning 'whole', coined by philosopher Jan Smuts in his 1926 book 'Holism and Evolution'. The term originally described the tendency in nature to form wholes that are greater than the sum of the parts, eventually evolving to encompass philosophical, medical, and systematic worldviews.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Holism" is said worldwide
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holisme
Transliteration: o.lism
"Le holisme considère que le tout est supérieur à la somme des parties."
Holismus
Transliteration: hoːˈlɪsmʊs
"Der Holismus ist ein wichtiger Ansatz in der Systemtheorie."
olismo
Transliteration: oˈlizmo
"La medicina integrata si basa sui principi dell'olismo."
holismo
Transliteration: oˈlismo
"El holismo filosófico examina los sistemas como totalidades integradas."
holismo
Transliteration: oˈliʒmu
"O holismo na psicologia estuda a mente humana como um sistema completo."
समग्रतावाद
Transliteration: samagratāvād
"समग्रतावाद पूरे सिस्टम को एक साथ देखने का दृष्टिकोण है।"
整体观
Transliteration: zhěngtǐ guān
"中医强调独特的整体观和辨证论治精神。"
전체론
Transliteration: jeon-che-ron
"현대 과학은 종종 전체론적 접근 방식을 필요로 합니다."
全体論
Transliteration: zentairon
"全体論の視点から生態系を理解することが重要です。"
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