Can anyone give me a basic summary of Holism clearly?

Question

Can anyone give me a basic summary of Holism clearly?

Answer 1

Basically, holism says that the whole is more than the sum of its parts.  For example, the mouse of your computer wouldn't be much by itself.  With the other parts of the computer, it becomes a part of something much bigger than just the peices of the computer.

Answer 2

It is any philosophy that determines that the entire group is more important than its individual members.

Answer 3

The whole is more than the sum of its parts.

Answer 4

I assume that you are using 'Holism' in the context of 'holistic'?

If so, in the medical field it means treating a patient with all types of different approaches to improve their qualitive of life, especially if they are suffering from a catastrophic illness. This would include physcological, social service, religious [if wished by pt.], medical treatment, dietary, exercise, help groups, etc.

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