Hidden Talent (Ludwig von Bertalanffy: A Biography)

Author: Davidson (USA)
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Publish Date: 1999-08-01
Features: As an intellectual biography, the protagonist of this book neither has a dramatic life story nor any entertaining anecdotes, which might seem to reduce its readability. However, only the charm of thought can penetrate the human soul. As Maria, the wife of Ludwig, said, she was in love with Ludwig's brain, which is his intellect. This is a blessing—you cannot get tired of it, because a person's intellect will always radiate charm. This book is an intellectual biography of Ludwig von Bertalanffy (1901-1972), a biologist and the founder of general systems theory. Bertalanffy made significant contributions in numerous fields such as biology, medicine, psychiatry, psychology, sociology, history, education, and philosophy throughout his life. The rapid modernization of human society in the 20th century has made the profound influence of his general systems theory increasingly recognized. This book traces the development of Bertalanffy's thought, elaborating in detail his systems thinking and his comprehensive way of thinking, which has important practical value for humanity. Behind this exposition, it is not difficult to feel Bertalanffy's determination to grasp the immense complexity of the real world with his outstanding mind and extraordinary keenness. This once hidden genius, with his intellect far ahead of his time, has finally made him a giant in the history of human thought development, especially in the history of scientific thought development.