Holism and problem solving (basic ideas of systems thinking)
by Janos Korn
International Journal of Markets and Business Systems (IJMABS), Vol. 5, No. 2, 2024

Abstract: The concept of holism is described from an empirical point of view. Brief descriptions of this concept by researchers over history are given and its implementation where appropriate, is described. It is concluded that holes consist of two major parts: qualified, elementary constituents of which more complex structures can be constructed in qualified relations. They are the obligatory part and include inanimate objects by involving the concept of equilibrium AND a reasoning scheme for the production of predictive statements produced by human ingenuity. The intention is to discuss briefly how these parts are exhibited by intellectual achievements over the past and to point to their absence in current systems thinking leading to suggestion of a remedial proposal. The proposal called 'the theory of problem solving through the new systems thinking' is introduced. Its symbolism linguistic modelling uses processed natural language for reasoning in terms of predicate logic conditionals based on elementary constituents, the language of systemic view which can lead to operational terms. It is teachable, computable and rooted in branches of accepted knowledge.

Online publication date: Thu, 13-Feb-2025

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