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The whole is greater than the sum of the part?
It is a saying to describe synergy. Mathematically, though, the whole is equal to the sum of the parts - not more nor less.
Did Aristotle quote the whole is greater than the sum of its parts?
Close. "The whole is more than the sum of its parts."
What is the word that means the sum of parts is greater than whole?
Synergy, possibly.
Is the whole equal to the sum of its parts?
Mathematically speaking, the whole always equals the sum of its parts. However, it is often observed that when many individuals work together they achieve more than working individually. This is not (usually) due to increased working by each individual, but because together they can work more efficiently. As a result it can seem that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Which approach to psychology would be apt to say the whole is greater than the sum of its parts?
structuralist.
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