What is holistic thinking?

Holistic thinking is a philosophical approach that emphasizes a holistic view of the world and being human. Holistic thinking is based on the idea that all things are interconnected and form a whole in which the parts influence each other. This view differs from traditional analytical thinking, which tries to visualize the world through its parts.

Holistic thinking emphasizes the importance of the whole and strives to understand phenomena in their complexity. It also emphasizes the interaction between different parts and how these parts affect each other. Holistic thinking can be seen as a counterpart to reductionist thinking, which tries to visualize the world through its parts and separate phenomena from each other.

Holistic thinking has been influenced by Eastern philosophies such as Buddhism and Hinduism, which emphasize the connection between all living things. Holistic thinking has also gained support especially in the ecological and healthcare context, where a comprehensive view of the relationship between humans and the environment is important.

Sources: Wikipedia