Theoretical Basis of Complex Systems

Author: Ying
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Publish Date: 2002-09-01
Features: A significant portion of this book is dedicated to the presentation of scientific theories and models, providing material for philosophical analysis. Due to the complexity of multi-body systems, disciplines largely rely on idealization and approximation, with each discipline forming models that emphasize different aspects of the system. I will strive to elaborate on these models and their underlying assumptions and presuppositions, enabling readers to evaluate their culturally influenced claims. Beyond clarifying general concepts, I hope this book can foster interdisciplinary dialogue among scientists, not only about what they are researching but also about how they are conducting their work. Therefore, I have strived to make the content accessible to a general readership, explaining the conceptual structures of various disciplines as clearly as possible, minimizing technical jargon, and defining each specialized term upon its first occurrence. Given the broad scope of this book, I will aim for conciseness, highlighting the main ideas without getting bogged down in details.