Special emphasis is given to the evolution of new structures in natural and cultural systems and it is seen clearly how the new integrative approach of complexity theory can give new insights that were not available using traditional reductionistic methods.

This wide-ranging book provides a broad and unique canvas on complexity and complexity science at an advanced but non-technical level. The book skillfully combines elements from the history and philosophy of sciences with modern problem solving approaches to the ever growing list of systems in the widest sense. Emphasis is given to the evolution of new structures in natural and cultural systems and we are led to clearly see how the new integrative approach can give insights not available from traditional reductionistic methods. The fifth edition enlarges and revises almost all sections and supplements an entirely new chapter on the complexity of economic systems.

In this broad and unique canvas on complexity and complexity science at an advanced but essentially nontechnical level, renowned scientist and philosopher Klaus Mainzer combines skillfully elements from the history and philosophy of sciences with modern problem solving approaches to the ever growing list of systems in the widest sense, where the more traditional reductionist and deterministic approaches fail Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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About the AuthorsKlaus Mainzer teaches as Emeritus of Excellence at the Technical University of Munich and as Senior Professor at the Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker Center at the University of Tübingen. He is President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts. His research focuses on complexity and computability theory, foundations of artificial intelligence, philosophy of science and technology, future issues of the technical-scientific world. Reinhard Kahle is Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker Endowed Professor of Theory and History of Science at the University of Tübingen. His research interests include proof theory and the history and philosophy of modern mathematical logic, foundations of computer science and the philosophical reflection of science as currently propagated in artificial intelligence.

Inhalt
Introduction: From Linear to Nonlinear Thinking.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Matter.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Life.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of MindBrain.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Computability.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Artificial Life and Intelligence.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Economies.- Complex Systems and the Evolution of Human Culture and Society.- Epilogue on Future, Science, and Ethics.