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4. An Index for Complexity
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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Acknowledgments vii
- Contents xi
- Preface xiii
- 1. Introduction 1
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PART 1. THE SYSTEM CONCEPT
- 2. Systems, Domains, and Truth Assertions 13
- 3. Sysreps and the Human Mind 30
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PART 2. COMPLEXITY
- 4. An Index for Complexity 47
- 5. Thinking About Complex Systems 69
- 6. Feedback as a Source of Complexity 80
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PART 3. STRUCTURE
- 7. Hierarchy as a Structural Feature: The Hierarchy of Constitution 99
- 8. Interfaces of Mutual Constraint and Levels of Control: Polanyi’s Principle 110
- 9. The Theory of Dimensions 122
- 10. Integrated Control Information 129
- 11. Disciplines at One Level 137
- 12. Consistency as a Primary Criterion 143
- 13. Operational Procedures in Forming Sysreps for Complex Systems 156
- 14. Examples of Multidisciplinary Analysis 171
- 15. The Evolution of Disciplines, 1500–1900 194
- 16. Relations Among the Disciplines in the Twentieth Century 213
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PART 4. FALLACIES OF PROJECTION
- 17. Fallacies of Projection 233
- 18. Fallacies of Projection 244
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PART 5. CONCLUSIONS
- 19. What Have We Learned? 261
- 20. What Have We Learned? 276
- APPENDIX A. Implications for Education 295
- Appendix B. Two Standing Bets 301
- Appendix C. Hypotheses, Guidelines, Dicta, and Queries 311
- APPENDIX D. Glossary 315
- References 319
- Index 331
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter i
- Acknowledgments vii
- Contents xi
- Preface xiii
- 1. Introduction 1
-
PART 1. THE SYSTEM CONCEPT
- 2. Systems, Domains, and Truth Assertions 13
- 3. Sysreps and the Human Mind 30
-
PART 2. COMPLEXITY
- 4. An Index for Complexity 47
- 5. Thinking About Complex Systems 69
- 6. Feedback as a Source of Complexity 80
-
PART 3. STRUCTURE
- 7. Hierarchy as a Structural Feature: The Hierarchy of Constitution 99
- 8. Interfaces of Mutual Constraint and Levels of Control: Polanyi’s Principle 110
- 9. The Theory of Dimensions 122
- 10. Integrated Control Information 129
- 11. Disciplines at One Level 137
- 12. Consistency as a Primary Criterion 143
- 13. Operational Procedures in Forming Sysreps for Complex Systems 156
- 14. Examples of Multidisciplinary Analysis 171
- 15. The Evolution of Disciplines, 1500–1900 194
- 16. Relations Among the Disciplines in the Twentieth Century 213
-
PART 4. FALLACIES OF PROJECTION
- 17. Fallacies of Projection 233
- 18. Fallacies of Projection 244
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PART 5. CONCLUSIONS
- 19. What Have We Learned? 261
- 20. What Have We Learned? 276
- APPENDIX A. Implications for Education 295
- Appendix B. Two Standing Bets 301
- Appendix C. Hypotheses, Guidelines, Dicta, and Queries 311
- APPENDIX D. Glossary 315
- References 319
- Index 331