Hierarchical Emergent Ontology and the Universal Principle of Emergence
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Focusing on the concept of emergence, the book presents a hierarchical emergent ontology as a universal principle akin to evolution. It establishes ontological criteria for emergence, bridging traditional dichotomies by unifying synchronic and diachronic perspectives. This innovative approach is demonstrated through applications in cellular automata, quantum Hall effects, and neural networks, showcasing its potential for both explanation and prediction. Ultimately, it argues that this metaphysical framework can unify scientific disciplines, challenging classical reductionism.