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Biology Quote by Jean Gebser

“The supersession of dualism in biology begins to occur in this science at the moment when the ‘time’ factor is taken into consideration.” quote by Jean Gebser
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“The supersession of dualism in biology begins to occur in this science at the moment when the ‘time’ factor is taken into consideration.”

Jean Gebser

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Source Book: The Ever-Present Origin, 1949

Biology moves beyond dualism when time is considered, integrating dynamic processes over static oppositions.

In simple terms: Time integration changes biology.

Key Takeaway

Embrace temporal perspective in science.

Themes

science philosophy biology

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

theoretical academic

When to use this quote

  • research design
  • education
  • policy development
  • healthcare

Key Concepts

dualism temporal dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does time affect biological systems?
  • What are implications for medicine?
A Different Perspective

Complexity may resist simple models.

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