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reductionism

Translations

reductionismnoun
The philosopher criticized the reductionism of the theory.
Le philosophe a critiqué le réductionnisme de la théorie.
Synonyms
simplification
oversimplification
reduction
minimization
contraction

Definitions

reductionismnoun
The practice of analyzing and describing a complex phenomenon in terms of its simple or fundamental constituents.
The scientist's approach to understanding the human mind was criticized for its reductionism, as it ignored the complexity of human emotions.
A theory or method that simplifies complex systems to their basic parts, often criticized for oversimplifying.
Reductionism in biology often involves explaining life processes solely in terms of molecular interactions.
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