In our world, there are a number of concepts that at first glance have a fairly simple interpretation. At the same time, they are used in completely different fields of activity. Depending on the context in which we use them, their meaning is explained. One of these complex and multifaceted terms is “integrity”. This word is often found in everyday life, but few can give it a clear definition. Well, let's try to cope with this difficult task now.
Generalized brief interpretation
So, according to the explanatory dictionary, integrity is a general characteristic of objects or objects that have a complex internal structure. This concept is the personification of autonomy, self-sufficiency, as well as the integration of certain objects. Additionally, we can say that integrity is a characteristic of quality, uniqueness, originality, which were formed in a certain environment and correspond only to a specific subject. In other words, the term indicates a combination of a certain number of components in one object,which develop and function together, thus forming a closed and complete system. Such a system can be any biological unit (both a cell and a person), a state or a small society, software, etc.
Science and Philosophy
Obviously, the word "wholeness" is a derivative of "whole" or "single". Often we use them to describe something separate that has fully formed and become self-sufficient. The example that was provided above is the cell as a biological unit. It is framed by a special membrane through which the intercellular substance cannot seep through, and inside it are all those components that provide the necessary metabolism within this system. These cells make up all living organisms - people, animals, plants. Cells are part of each internal organ, determining its integrity. Together, we get a full-fledged living organism, the work of which is harmonious and does not depend on others like it. But it depends on the environment - air, water, light. These components, consisting of molecules, are also self-sufficient and individual, but in combination with humans, animals and all other inhabitants of our planet, they form a biomass. In turn, biomass is also a single structure within which all living organisms function harmoniously.
Psychology
On the example of the exact sciences, we have just considered what integrity is. Nowlet's turn to psychologists and the terms they use most often. One of these is the "principle of the integrity of the individual." The human personality is a spiritual concept. It cannot be touched, inhaled or felt on oneself, like, say, a person or water. But the personality is built on the basis of the components that form and improve it. Among these, we will name life experience, mistakes, suffering, joys, friendship and betrayal, love, building a family, career growth, personal preferences and addictions, interests and much more. Personality formation is a highly individual process. In the history of mankind there are people who became self-sufficient and independent at a very young age. And in some cases, it happens that a mature person who has spent more than half a century on Earth has still not managed to make his spiritual personality integral and self-sufficient.
State borders
Political scientists and historians constantly have to deal with such a concept as territorial integrity. Its essence is no different from everything that was described above. The only difference is that in this case we are talking about the specific land borders of a certain country, its national language, flag, anthem and other attributes. Previously, in the political concept, the principle of the integrity of the state was also built on national principles. The assimilation of peoples, if it took place, was insignificant. Therefore, on the territory of modern Italy lived the Latins, in France - the Celts, in Germany - the Goths, and on our lands - the ancestors of the Slavs. Todaythe peoples that inhabit this or that state do not affect its integrity.
Computer science and modern technologies
Integrity is a concept that has recently become widely used in the field of scientific technology, programming and Internet activities. In particular, we are talking about the originality and immutability of the source codes of programs and files. For example, let's take the most ordinary site, compiled by a programmer from a number of source codes. For each individual page, certain ciphers, combinations of symbols, numbers and signs were used. Together, they formed a complete picture, which became the basis for the Internet resource. If the source code is handled incorrectly, the activities of the child product will be violated. The settings get lost, as a result, the overall picture disappears. It should be noted separately that in this situation it will be appropriate to check the integrity of the information. This can be done by performing a certain set of functions. Also, to restore the original data, you can perform a system rollback operation.
Integrity breach
In biology, psychology, geography and politics, in computer science and high technology - there is integrity everywhere. But in any of these cases, this very unity can be broken. As for biology, diseases, cessation of the work of certain organs, and amputations serve as a striking example of a violation of integrity. In psychology, a violation of the integrity of the personality is a variety of mental disorders. Here we can mention schizophrenia, amnesia, psychosis, neurasthenia and many other mental illnesses. Encroachment on the territory of the state, the destruction of its symbols - this is the collapse of its unity. This phenomenon is observed during war and armed international conflicts. Well, we have already considered the question of how the integrity of Internet products can be violated.
