A foundation for physiology.

作者: P.J. Pretorius

DOI: 10.1016/0306-9877(90)90007-2

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摘要: From a study of the literature on Philosophy Physiology it became clear that crisis exists. This was studied by means classification philosophical views. Two main categories, namely Positivistic and Transcendentalistic, frameworks thought were used. Under category such models as radical materialistic, mechanistic cybernetic placed. Transcendentalistic classified holistic, humanistic, mystic eastern ideas. Paradoxic ideas discussed. None supply good foundation for Physiology. A liberating is proposed. model man personal unity in created environment described. does not contain either contradictions nor polarizations positivistic versus transcendentalistic thought.

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