Muddled mereology: A Critique of the Atomistic Fallacy of Reductionism (original) (raw)

This thesis critiques the atomistic fallacy of reductionism, arguing against its prominence as a universal explanatory framework across scientific and philosophical domains. It posits that reductionism reduces complex systems to their component parts, neglecting the significant organizational context that influences their properties and interactions. By advocating for a positive anti-reductionist stance, the work highlights the importance of understanding structural wholes and their role in expressing systemic properties.