kokonaisuutenaan
Kokonaisuutenaan is a term found in some Finnish-language theoretical writings used to describe a methodological stance that prioritizes analyzing a subject in its totality. The approach emphasizes the relations and interactions among parts and the emergent properties that arise when components are considered as an integrated whole, rather than studied in isolation.
Etymology and sense: The word is built from kokonaisuus, meaning wholeness or totality, with derivational endings
Usage and applications: The concept appears in discussions across philosophy, aesthetics, design thinking, and qualitative research.
Origins and reception: The term is relatively niche and most commonly encountered in Finnish-language discourse. It
Related concepts: Holism, systems thinking, gestalt, integrative analysis.
See also: holism, systems theory, gestalt psychology, integrative approaches.