reductionist classification
[rɪˌdʌkʃənɪst klæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: classificações reducionistas
classificação reducionista
1. A system of categorization that simplifies complex phenomena by breaking them down into basic, isolated components, often ignoring interconnections and holistic properties
The reductionist classification of human behavior into simple stimulus-response patterns ignores the complexity of consciousness and emotion.
A classificação reducionista do comportamento humano em simples padrões de estímulo-resposta ignora a complexidade da consciência e da emoção.
2. In science and philosophy, a taxonomic approach that emphasizes elemental parts over systemic wholes or emergent properties
Critics argue that a reductionist classification of ecosystems fails to capture the interdependence of species.
Críticos argumentam que uma classificação reducionista de ecossistemas falha em capturar a interdependência das espécies.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and philosophical contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. It represents a critique of overly simplified analytical approaches, particularly prevalent in discussions of systems science, ecology, psychology, and philosophy of mind in universities and research institutions.
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