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Complexity and post-modernism: understanding complex systems

Cilliers, P., Spurrett, David·1999·South African Journal of Philosophy
DOI 10.1080/02580136.1999.10878187
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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.

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Authors
Cilliers, P., & Spurrett, D.
Venue
South African Journal of Philosophy
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
1999-05
Volume
18
Issue
2
Pages
258-274
ISSN
  • 0258-0136 (ISSN-L)
  • 2073-4867
DOI
10.1080/02580136.1999.10878187
OpenAlex
W2059261907
Cited by
1,913
References
20
FWCI
40.01
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed

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