Scientific reductionism

Scientific reductionism is the approach of understanding complex systems by breaking them down into their simpler parts. It suggests that by studying fundamental components—like atoms, molecules, or basic cells—we can explain how the larger system works. For example, understanding the biology of a human body by examining its cells and molecules. This method helps scientists uncover the basic principles underlying complex phenomena, assuming that the behavior of complex systems can be explained by their simpler parts and interactions.