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| Complex: a complex is composed of components that can be distinguished from each other and are relatively autonomous. Complex behavior refers to systems that consist of several components. The relative independence of the components is manifested in their behavior. Relative autonomy of the components is determined by the description of the complex as a whole._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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P. Simons on Complexes/Complexity - Dictionary of Arguments
Chisholm II 171 Sum/Simons: a sum must exist. Complexes do not have to exist. However, we need both because of the different modal properties aRb and a+b. >Mereological sum. --- Simons I 324 Complex: a complex has different existence conditions than the sum: it exists simply when its parts exist. A complex additionally has a constitutive condition, e.g. for multiplicities, the difference between a class and a group. A complex can stop then, while the sum (by parts) still exists. Sum and complex are thus superimposed, not identical. Modal: e.g. suppose the world could have consisted of the same objects, but with different relations. >Parts, >Part-of-relation, >Wholes, >Totality. I 354 Def Complex/Simons: a complex is a structured whole, with certain relations - also characteristic overall relations. Problem: it is unclear what is considered unstructured. >Relations, >Structures._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Simons I P. Simons Parts. A Study in Ontology Oxford New York 1987 Chisholm I R. Chisholm The First Person. Theory of Reference and Intentionality, Minneapolis 1981 German Edition: Die erste Person Frankfurt 1992 Chisholm II Roderick Chisholm In Philosophische Aufsäze zu Ehren von Roderick M. Ch, Marian David/Leopold Stubenberg, Amsterdam 1986 Chisholm III Roderick M. Chisholm Theory of knowledge, Englewood Cliffs 1989 German Edition: Erkenntnistheorie Graz 2004 Simons I P. Simons Parts. A Study in Ontology Oxford New York 1987 |
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Ed. Martin Schulz, access date 2024-04-19