The Mosaic Theory of Natural Complexity A scientific and philosophical approach
What is complexity? The present work will offer a description of complex systems based on two general principles: juxtaposition of similar units and then integration of these units, once modified, into structures at a higher level of which they become parts. As in a mosaic, however, these parts with...
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| Formato: | Electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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La Plaine-Saint-Denis :
Éditions des maisons des sciences de l’homme associées
2018.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009426834806719 |
| Sumario: | What is complexity? The present work will offer a description of complex systems based on two general principles: juxtaposition of similar units and then integration of these units, once modified, into structures at a higher level of which they become parts. As in a mosaic, however, these parts within the higher level or structure, retain some independent properties and autonomy. The model is based directly on observations of living organisms: cells or organs retain their autonomy functioning within a given organism, and individual organisms have autonomy when functioning as part of a population or society. |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (67 p.) |
| ISBN: | 9782821895744 |
