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Thinking in Complexity

The Complex Dynamics of Matter, Mind, and Mankind

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  • © 1994

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Authors:
  1. Klaus Mainzer

    1. Lehrstuhl für Philosophie und Wissenschaftstheorie, Universität Augsburg, Augsburg, Deutschland

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-X
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  2. Introduction: From Linear to Nonlinear Thinking

    • Klaus Mainzer
    Pages 1-13

  3. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Matter

    • Klaus Mainzer
    Pages 15-72

  4. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Life

    • Klaus Mainzer
    Pages 73-105

  5. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Mind-Brain

    • Klaus Mainzer
    Pages 107-163

  6. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence

    • Klaus Mainzer
    Pages 165-236

  7. Complex Systems and the Evolution of Human Society

    • Klaus Mainzer
    Pages 237-288

  8. Epilogue on Ethics: Complexity, Responsibility, and Freedom

    • Klaus Mainzer
    Pages 289-295

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 297-329
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About this book

Complexity and nonlinearity are prominent features in the evolution of matter, life, and human society. Even our mind seems to be governed by the nonlinear dynamics of the complex networks in our brain. This book considers complex systems in the physical and biological sciences, cognitive and computer sciences, social and economic sciences, and philosophy and history of science. An in­ terdisciplinary methodology is introduced to explain the emergence of order in nature and mind and in the econ­ omy and society by common principles. These methods are sometimes said to foreshadow the new sciences of complexity characterizing the scientific deve10pment of the 21 st century. The book critically an­ alyzes the successes and limits of this approach, its sys­ tematic foundations, and its historical and philosophical background. An epilogue discusses new standards of eth­ ical behavior which are demanded by the complex prob­ lems of nature and mind, economy and society.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Lehrstuhl für Philosophie und Wissenschaftstheorie, Universität Augsburg, Augsburg, Deutschland

    Klaus Mainzer

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Thinking in Complexity

  • Book Subtitle: The Complex Dynamics of Matter, Mind, and Mankind

  • Authors: Klaus Mainzer

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-03014-1

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1994

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-662-03014-1Published: 11 November 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: V, 329

  • Number of Illustrations: 88 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Complex Systems, Physical Chemistry, Cell Biology, Statistical Physics and Dynamical Systems

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