C.W. Churchman (19132004) is probably the most influential philosopher of systems thinking thus far. A founding father of operations research and management science and NASA research philosopher, he never allowed himself to become absorbed by the mainstream of the fields he pioneered. Two outstanding qualities distinguish his academic life: intellectual honesty, and moral outrage.

Irrational Emotions "A human being is a bundle of useless passions." John-Paul Sartre, Philosopher " Show me a guy who has feelings, and I'll show you a sucker. " Frank Sinatra, Singer and Movie Star Emotional Wisdom "The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of." Blaise Pascal, Philosopher "Your intellect may be confused, but your emotions will never lie to you."