Question of emergence, the: sociology vs. physics
Auteur :
Porpora, Douglas V.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781041093411
Date de publication :
5 nov. 2025
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
430 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book takes the relationship between physics and sociology as its subject, focussing on the philosophical dispute between emergentism and reductionism. It argues that the mystery behind emergence disappears when we abandon the lawful understanding of causality, in favour of a powers view.