Complexity, Modeling, Network

The »Yearbook for the Philosophy of Complex Systems« is dedicated to the scientific, systematic and philosophical exploration of complexity as a core concept of our time, both from a socio-political as well as a scientific point of view. The primary objective is to foster a comprehensive disciplinary engagement with complex systems within the domain of philosophical reflection. This endeavor involves examining non-linear dynamical processes and systems far from equilibrium through mathematical and physical approaches, investigating questions of organization and emergent behaviour from systemic-cybernetic perspectives, and exploring the application of the concept of »complexity« across various fields of study.

The first issue focuses the relationship between complexity and modeling. More specifically it questions to the close relationship between complexity and network science, as the two new sciences that are redefining our approach to the world.

Arantzazu Saraxtaga Arregi and Fausto Fraisopi
About the Project of the Yearbook for Philosophy of Complex Systems

Complexity, Modeling, Network

Fausto Fraisopi
Introduction

Sara Franceschelli
The »Imaginary Organism« and Turing’s Delicate Art of Non-Linear Modelling

Philippe Huneman
Characterizing Network Explanations in Complex Systems: Patterns, Processes and Epistemic Values

Jean-Pierre Llored
Contributions of the Philosophy of Chemistry and Mesology to the Conceptual Analysis of Complexity

Alexis Boisseau and Paul-Antoine Miquel
Individuation, Adaptability and Cognition in Biological Systems: A Philosophical Modeling

Franck Varenne
Are Botanical Trees Graph-Theoretic Trees? The Ups and Downs of the Network Approach to Plant Growth

David Chavalarias
Misunderstandings About the Nature of Life and its Consequences on Societies

Jeremy Attard
Complexity and Epistemological Unity

Yves Meinard
Embarking Complexity in Environmental Management

Free Thematic Papers & Review

Edgar Morin
On Complexity Barcelona Lecture 1995

Art, Complexity and Uncertainty. A Conversation With David Familian

Wulff, Antje (2024): Merzkunst zwischen System und Chaos. Komplexität und Dynamik bei Kurt Schwitters (Arantzazu Saratxaga Arregi)

• Edited by Fausto Fraisopi