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Carding and Integration of the Concept of Holism

Huang Qian-chen

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Holism,in the field of academic research,is to transcend Reductionism as a kind of ideology.It is presented as an academic idea and method.With further research,especially with the process of debation between Holism and Reductionism,the holistic thought itself becomes more and more important.In fact,there exists on the level of understanding of Holism,including Ontology,Epistemology and Methodology.Similarly,on the use of Holism concept there are various forms of application,such as Constructionist Holism,Relationist Holism,Generationism Holism,Complex Holism,etc.In general,the understanding and use on Holism are not mature but chaotic instead in the academic circles.Therefore,the work that attempts to card and integrate the concepts of holism should be very meaningful.

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Holism,in the field of academic research,is to transcend Reductionism as a kind of ideology.It is presented as an academic idea and method.With further research,especially with the process of debation between Holism and Reductionism,the holistic thought itself becomes more and more important.In fact,there exists on the level of understanding of Holism,including Ontology,Epistemology and Methodology.Similarly,on the use of Holism concept there are various forms of application,such as Constructionist Holism,Relationist Holism,Generationism Holism,Complex Holism,etc.In general,the understanding and use on Holism are not mature but chaotic instead in the academic circles.Therefore,the work that attempts to card and integrate the concepts of holism should be very meaningful.

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Holism,in the field of academic research,is to transcend Reductionism as a kind of ideology.It is presented as an academic idea and method.With further research,especially with the process of debation between Holism and Reductionism,the holistic thought itself becomes more and more important.In fact,there exists on the level of understanding of Holism,including Ontology,Epistemology and Methodology.Similarly,on the use of Holism concept there are various forms of application,such as Constructionist Holism,Relationist Holism,Generationism Holism,Complex Holism,etc.In general,the understanding and use on Holism are not mature but chaotic instead in the academic circles.Therefore,the work that attempts to card and integrate the concepts of holism should be very meaningful.

Key concepts: Holism, Reductionism, Epistemology, Ontology, Sociology, Philosophy

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