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The sciences of design as sciences of complexity

the dynamic trait

Wenceslao J. González

pp. 299-311

Abstract

The sciences of design can be analyzed as sciences of complexity. This involves taking into account the twofold complexity in science: the structural and the dynamic. Thus, the analysis can move from structural complexity to dynamic complexity. Here the focus is on the dynamic trait, which means the study of change in complex dynamics. In this regard, there are three main notions: process, evolution, and historicity. This paper draws attention to the need for historicity in human-made disciplines which include the emphasis on "activity" rather than on "behavior".

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Andersen Hanne, Dieks Dennis, Uebel Thomas, González Wenceslao J., Wheeler Gregory (2013) New challenges to philosophy of science. Dordrecht, Springer.

Pages: 299-311

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-007-5845-2_24

Full citation:

González Wenceslao J. (2013) „The sciences of design as sciences of complexity: the dynamic trait“, In: H. Andersen, D. Dieks, T. Uebel, W. J. González & G. Wheeler (eds.), New challenges to philosophy of science, Dordrecht, Springer, 299–311.