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Journeys in Complexity: Autobiographical Accounts by Leading Systems and Complexity Thinkers

Journeys in Complexity: Autobiographical Accounts by Leading Systems and Complexity Thinkers

Description

In this book, fascinating autobiographical accounts by leading scholars in a variety of fields and disciplines provide a rich introduction to the art and science of complexity and systems thinking. We learn how the authors' interest in complexity thinking developed, the key figures and texts they encountered along the way, the experiences that shaped their path, their major works, and their personal journeys. This volume serves as an introduction to complexity as well as a vivid account of the personal and intellectual development of important scholars. Authors include Elisabet Sahtouris, Jay Ogilvy, Stanley Krippner, Albert Low, Riane Eisler, and Allan Leslie Combs. This book was originally published as a special issue of World Futures.

ISBN

978-1138788473

Publication Date

2014

Publisher

Routledge

City

New York

Keywords

Complexity Theory, Systems Theory

Disciplines

Epistemology | Philosophy | Philosophy of Science

Comments

Contents:

1. Introduction: The complexity of life and lives of complexity Alfonso Montuori 2. Systems theory, arrogant and humble Jay Ogilvy 3. Systems patterns and possibilities Linda E. Olds 4. The Starry Sky Guy Burneko 5. A passion for pushing the limits Elisabet Sahtouris 6. My life in chaos Allan Leslie Combs 7. Human possibilities: An integrated systems approach Riane Eisler8. Encounter with a Wizard Stanley Krippner 9. A cigarette is sometimes just a cigarette Albert Low 10. Bringing forth that which is within: How an invisible hand led me to a life that "feels like my own" S. J. Goerner 11. Complexity and transdisciplinarity: reflections on theory and practiceAlfonso Montuori

Journeys in Complexity: Autobiographical Accounts by Leading Systems and Complexity Thinkers

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