Self-organizing Social Evolution Theory: Methods and Models: Methods and Models

Author: Sun Zhihai
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: The content of this book mainly includes two aspects: First, it lays a philosophical foundation for the theory of self-organizing evolution and clarifies its basic principles. Second, it conducts empirical research using social systems as an example, unifying natural and social sciences at the level of their intrinsic modes of movement, structural formation, and evolutionary mechanisms.
In terms of aspects, this book establishes a new approach to studying evolution. It understands the evolution and operation of systems from the perspective of the flow of matter, energy, or information within the system. On this basis, it finds a theoretical breakthrough in unifying the dynamic mechanisms within the system with its organizational height. More importantly, we first clearly articulate the relationships among the internal dynamic mechanisms at different stages of evolution, the relationships between the surface spatial organizational structures, and the relationship between the two, thereby resolving the intrinsic relationship between the history and structure of the system. This holds significant theoretical and methodological implications for both natural and social sciences.
Regarding the second aspect, we open up a completely new approach to studying the history and structure of social systems. We propose a series of new methodological principles for studying social systems and fundamental theories about society. We introduce a dynamic and open theoretical model of social systems and elaborate in detail on the various mechanisms of social system evolution. Particularly noteworthy is our unique analysis of social relations, political relations, and economic relations, which presents a new possible academic path for sociology, political science, and economics, broadening people's perspectives.
This book is a rich development and enrichment of dialectical materialism and historical materialism on a new scientific platform.