Holistic thinking - formulating a more complete physics

Thread starter sascha
Start date Sep 18, 2003
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This discussion highlights the unique qualities of a specific physics forum, emphasizing its friendly dialogue and openness to collaboration. The original poster, with a background in natural science and philosophy, proposes a transdisciplinary approach to develop a more complete understanding of physics and chemistry. They argue that current scientific methodologies are limited by fundamental assumptions, which hinder a truly holistic perspective. The conversation also touches on the relationship between science and religion, questioning the extent to which science serves humanity and promotes wholeness. Overall, the thread seeks to engage participants in exploring deeper insights into the nature of knowledge and understanding.

Oct 26, 2003

sascha

Maybe you remember my posting (09-28-2003 07:14 PM) some hints at the problem of the 'Cartesian split': categoreally looking at the object only 'from outside', i.e. distinguishing, observing, describing, discussing, measuring, etc.. This position inevitably ends in paradoxes that can only be shifted around -- sometimes into invisibility, out of the sphere defined by the chosen categories; then some believe the problem is done with, but of course sooner or later full reality calls back to order; this is probably what you call "when we reach the 'holistic stage' in a reasoning system". The attitude of the 'Cartesian split' is extremely widespread these days, it really constitutes the mainstream. -- But, as I try to show all along, this path and its result is not compulsory.