holism

/hoh-liz-uhm/US // ˈhoʊ lɪz əm //UK // (ˈhəʊlɪzəm) //

整体主义,整体论,整体性,整体观

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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- : Philosophy. the theory that whole entities, as fundamental components of reality, have an existence other than as the mere sum of their parts.Compare organicism.
- : Also holiatry. Medicine/Medical. care of the entire patient in all aspects of well-being, including physical, psychological, and social.
- : Psychology. any psychologic system postulating that the human mind must be studied as a unit rather than as a sum of its individual parts.

Although holism sees human beings as integral organisms, holistic approaches are inclined to have this physical focus.