Introduction to Systems Philosophy: Toward a New Paradigm of Contemporary Thought

By Ervin Laszlo

Book Overview

First Published in 1972, Introduction to Systems Philosophy presents Ervin Laszlo's first comprehensive volume on the subject. It argues for a systematic and constructive inquiry into natural phenomenon on the assumption of general order in nature. Laszlo says systems philosophy reintegrates the concept of enduring universals with transient processes within a non-bifurcated, hierarchically differentiated realm of invariant systems, as the ultimate actualities of self-structuring nature. He brings themes like the promise of systems philosophy; theory of natural systems; empirical interpretations of physical, biological, and social systems; frameworks for philosophy of mind, philosophy of nature, ontology, epistemology, metaphysics and normative ethics, to showcase the timeliness and necessity of a return from analytic to synthetic philosophy. This book is an essential read for any scholar and researcher of philosophy, philosophy of science and systems theory.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032071427
• ISBN13: 9781032071428
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"