Hierarchical Emergent Ontology and the Universal Principle of Emergence

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.