Complexity and postmodernism : understanding complex systems / Paul Cilliers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cilliers, Paul, 1956-2011.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Complexity (Philosophy).

Computational complexity.

Postmodernism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (167 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In Complexity and Postmodernism, Paul Cilliers explores the idea of complexity in the light of contemporary perspectives from philosophy and science. Cilliers offers us a unique approach to understanding complexity and computational theory by integrating postmodern theory (like that of Derrida and Lyotard) into his discussion. Complexity and Postmodernism is an exciting and an original book that should be read by anyone interested in gaining a fresh understanding of complexity, postmodernism and connectionism.

Contents:

Book Cover; Title; Contents; Preface; Approaching complexity; Introducing connectionism; Post-structuralism, connectionism and complexity; John Searle befuddles; Problems with representation; Self-organisation in complex systems; Complexity and postmodernism; Afterword: Understanding complexity; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [143]-154) and index.

ISBN:

1-134-74329-7

1-134-74330-0

1-280-33383-9

0-203-01225-9

9780203012253

OCLC:

304072282