TY  - BOOK
AU  - Georges Chapouthier
AB  - 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.
ID  - OAPEN ID: 42958
KW  - complexity
KW  - mind
KW  - neo-Aristotelism
KW  - dialectics
KW  - living organism
KW  - brain
L1  - http://books.openedition.org/emsha/200
LA  - English
LK  - https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/53973
PB  - Éditions des maisons des sciences de l’homme associées
PY  - 2018
SN  - 9782821895744
TI  - The Mosaic Theory of Natural Complexity : A scientific and philosophical approachnull
ER  - 
