Sentence:  Holism is more eclectic in its methods; for most <WSD>holists</WSD>, rigor means reconstructing the meaning of an action in the subject's own terms, and interpreting it in light of a richly detailed cultural, social, and historical context. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  One who advocates studying society as a whole, and who consistently interprets the actions of individuals in that context.