reductionism

IPA: rʌdˈʌkʃʌnɪzʌm

noun

  • An approach to studying complex systems or ideas by reducing them to a set of simpler components.
  • (philosophy) A philosophical position which holds that a complex system is nothing but the sum of its parts, and that an account of it can be reduced to accounts of individual constituents. In a reductionist framework, the phenomena that can be explained completely in terms of relations between other more fundamental phenomena, are called "epiphenomena".
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Examples of "reductionism" in Sentences

  • Reductionism is often criticized for oversimplifying complex systems by breaking them down into their individual parts
  • In science, reductionism can lead to valuable insights, but it may overlook the interactions that are crucial to understanding a whole
  • The philosophy of reductionism argues that understanding the components of a system can fully explain its behavior
  • Critics of reductionism suggest that it can result in a loss of context and meaning, particularly in fields like psychology and sociology
  • Embracing a holistic approach can sometimes provide a more comprehensive view than strict reductionism allows

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