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'In' Or 'As' Space?: A Model Of Complexity, With Philosophical, Simulatory, And Empirical Ramifications, Charles H. Smith Jan 2015

'In' Or 'As' Space?: A Model Of Complexity, With Philosophical, Simulatory, And Empirical Ramifications, Charles H. Smith

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A General Systems model based on ideas originating with the writings of Benedict de Spinoza is described, starting with its philosophical underpinnings, and proceeding on to its relation to modern systems concepts, including attempts to simulate the relationships posed, and measure real world structures. Central to the idea is the notion that spatial extension may not have a prior existence, but emerges only through an entropy maximization process in which information and energy exchange is balanced among some limited number of subsystems that in sum comprise any given functioning complex system. Related published empiricism concerning geographical/geological systems – the hypsometry …


Alfred Russel Wallace, Journalist, Charles H. Smith Oct 2008

Alfred Russel Wallace, Journalist, Charles H. Smith

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'Hussel,' 'Bussel' And 'Kussel,' Or, Using Google Books To Stalk The Elusive Alfred Russel Wallace, Charles H. Smith Apr 2008

'Hussel,' 'Bussel' And 'Kussel,' Or, Using Google Books To Stalk The Elusive Alfred Russel Wallace, Charles H. Smith

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Wallace, Spiritualism, And Beyond: "Change," Or "No Change"?, Charles H. Smith Jan 2008

Wallace, Spiritualism, And Beyond: "Change," Or "No Change"?, Charles H. Smith

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Further Additions To The Bibliography Of Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), Charles H. Smith Jan 2004

Further Additions To The Bibliography Of Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913), Charles H. Smith

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No abstract provided.