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Synopsis
This is the first work to apply complex systems science to the psychological interplay of order and chaos. The author draws on thought from a wide range of disciplines-both conventional and unorthodox-to address such questions as the nature of consciousness, the relation between mind and reality, and the justification of belief systems. The material should provoke thought among systems scientists, theoretical psychologists, artificial intelligence researchers, and philosophers.
Booknews
Tackles the "sticky issues" of mental processes, including the nature of consciousness, the relation between mind and reality, the justification of belief systems, and the connection between creativity and mental illness. The author uses a combination of concepts from chaos theory and complex systems science. Topics include pattern and prediction, the structure of thought, psychology and logic, linguistic systems, self-generating systems, and dissociative dynamics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)