Complexity
a philosophical overview
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Author
Publication
1998 - Transaction Publishers, New Brunswick, NJ, New Jersey
Language
English
Word Count
54,750 words, Guess
Page Count
219 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL367773M
- ISBN-101560003774
- OCLC Control Number1142226394
- OCLC Control Number39281965
- Library of Congress Control Number98028312
and 2 more
- LibraryThing5625907
- Goodreads1633526
Classifications
- DDC501
- LCCQ175 .R393324 1998
Description
This volume explores the nature of complexity and considers its bearing on our world and how we manage our affairs within it. Rescher's overall lesson is that the management of our affairs within a socially, technologically, and cognitively complex environment is plagued with vast management problems and risks of mishap. Although Rescher offers a sobering outlook, he also believes that complexity entails mixed blessings: our imperfect knowledge provides a rationale for putting forth our best efforts. This volume will be of interest to those interested in philosophy, the philosophy of science, science policy studies, and future studies.
Subjects
Series Statement
- Science and technology studies
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