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<blockquote>''The theory that parts of a whole are in intimate interconnection, such that they cannot exist or be understood independently of the whole.'' (von Bertalanffy 1968)</blockquote>
<blockquote>(1) ''The theory that parts of a whole are in intimate interconnection, such that they cannot exist or be understood independently of the whole.'' (von Bertalanffy 1968)</blockquote>


<blockquote>''To take a Holistic view of a situation; apply Holism''</blockquote>
<blockquote>(2) ''To take a Holistic view of a situation.'' (von Bertalanffy 1968)</blockquote>


====Source(s)====
===Sources===
 
(1) and (2) von Bertalanffy, L. 1968. ''General system theory: Foundations, development, applications,'' Revised ed. New York, NY: Braziller.
von Bertalanffy, L. 1968. General system theory: Foundations, development, applications. Revised ed. New York, NY: Braziller.


===Discussion===
===Discussion===
The term Holistic is used to describe an approach based on Holism.
The term "[[Holistic (glossary)]]" is used to describe an approach based on holism.


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(1) The theory that parts of a whole are in intimate interconnection, such that they cannot exist or be understood independently of the whole. (von Bertalanffy 1968)

(2) To take a Holistic view of a situation. (von Bertalanffy 1968)

Sources

(1) and (2) von Bertalanffy, L. 1968. General system theory: Foundations, development, applications, Revised ed. New York, NY: Braziller.

Discussion

The term "holistic " is used to describe an approach based on holism.

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