ABSTRACT

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.

chapter 1|24 pages

Approaching complexity

chapter 2|12 pages

Introducing connectionism

chapter 4|10 pages

John Searle befuddles

chapter 5|31 pages

Problems with representation

chapter 6|23 pages

Self-organisation in complex systems

chapter 7|29 pages

Complexity and postmodernism

chapter 8|2 pages

Afterword: Understanding complexity