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A Framework For Understanding Complex Systems

In: Complexity Theory And The Management Of Networks

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  • PAUL CILLIERS

    (Department of Philosophy - University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch 7600 - South Africa)

Abstract

Our understanding of complex systems has increased tremendously in the last few decades. This understanding, however, does not necessarily lead to grand methods that will allow us to develop general models for all complex systems. We have to deal with the contingency of each specific system. This text provides a brief summary of a framework of ideas that would help in this process. After a characterisation of complex systems, some comments on the problems of modelling complex systems will be made. Finally, the inevitability of normative considerations will be argued for. These ideas are presented here in drastically shortened versions. They can be found in more detail in previously published material (Cilliers 1998, 2000).

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  • Paul Cilliers, 2004. "A Framework For Understanding Complex Systems," World Scientific Book Chapters, in: Pierpaolo Andriani & Giuseppina Passiante (ed.), Complexity Theory And The Management Of Networks, chapter 2, pages 23-27, World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd..
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    Keywords

    Networks; Complexity Theory; Management of Networks; Distributed Systems; Strategy;
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    JEL classification:

    • L16 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance - - - Industrial Organization and Macroeconomics; Macroeconomic Industrial Structure

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