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Emergence is often described as the idea that the whole is greater
than the sum of the parts: interactions among the components of a
system lead to distinctive novel properties. It has been invoked to
describe the flocking of birds, the phases of matter and human
consciousness, along with many other phenomena. Since the
nineteenth century, the notion of emergence has been widely applied
in philosophy, particularly in contemporary philosophy of mind,
philosophy of science and metaphysics. It has more recently become
central to scientists' understanding of phenomena across physics,
chemistry, complexity and systems theory, biology and the social
sciences. The Routledge Handbook of Emergence is an outstanding
reference source and exploration of the concept of emergence, and
is the first collection of its kind. Thirty-two chapters by an
international team of contributors are organised into four parts:
Foundations of emergence Emergence and mind Emergence and physics
Emergence and the special sciences Within these sections important
topics and problems in emergence are explained, including the
British Emergentists; weak vs. strong emergence; emergence and
downward causation; dependence, complexity and mechanisms; mental
causation, consciousness and dualism; quantum mechanics, soft
matter and chemistry; and evolution, cognitive science and social
sciences. Essential reading for students and researchers in
philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and metaphysics, The
Routledge Handbook of Emergence will also be of interest to those
studying foundational issues in biology, chemistry, physics and
psychology.
Emergence is often described as the idea that the whole is greater
than the sum of the parts: interactions among the components of a
system lead to distinctive novel properties. It has been invoked to
describe the flocking of birds, the phases of matter and human
consciousness, along with many other phenomena. Since the
nineteenth century, the notion of emergence has been widely applied
in philosophy, particularly in contemporary philosophy of mind,
philosophy of science and metaphysics. It has more recently become
central to scientists' understanding of phenomena across physics,
chemistry, complexity and systems theory, biology and the social
sciences. The Routledge Handbook of Emergence is an outstanding
reference source and exploration of the concept of emergence, and
is the first collection of its kind. Thirty-two chapters by an
international team of contributors are organised into four parts:
Foundations of emergence Emergence and mind Emergence and physics
Emergence and the special sciences Within these sections important
topics and problems in emergence are explained, including the
British Emergentists; weak vs. strong emergence; emergence and
downward causation; dependence, complexity and mechanisms; mental
causation, consciousness and dualism; quantum mechanics, soft
matter and chemistry; and evolution, cognitive science and social
sciences. Essential reading for students and researchers in
philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and metaphysics, The
Routledge Handbook of Emergence will also be of interest to those
studying foundational issues in biology, chemistry, physics and
psychology.
"Philosophy of Chemistry" investigates the foundational concepts
and methods of chemistry, the science of the nature of substances
and their transformations. This groundbreaking collection, the most
thorough treatment of the philosophy of chemistry ever published,
brings together philosophers, scientists and historians to map out
the central topics in the field. The 33 articles address the
history of the philosophy of chemistry and the philosophical
importance of some central figures in the history of chemistry; the
nature of chemical substances; central chemical concepts and
methods, including the chemical bond, the periodic table and
reaction mechanisms; and chemistry s relationship to other
disciplines such as physics, molecular biology, pharmacy and
chemical engineering. This volume serves as a detailed introduction
for those new to the field as well as a rich source of new insights
and potential research agendas for those already engaged with the
philosophy of chemistry.
Provides a bridge between philosophy and current scientific
findingsEncourages multi-disciplinary dialogueCovers theory and
applications
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