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What is Complexity? - The philosophy of complexity per se with application to some examples in evolution

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Contents
Abstract
1 - Introduction
2 - Complexity as a paradigm
3 - What can complexity usefully refer to?
4 - Some concepts related to complexity
4.1 - Size
4.2 - Ignorance
4.3 - Minimum description size
4.4 - Variety
4.5 - Order and disorder
5 - A proposed definition of complexity
6 - Relation to other definitions of complexity
6.1 - Computational Complexity
6.2 - Kolmogorov Complexity
6.3 - Bennett's Logical Depth
6.4 - Löfgren's Interpretation and Descriptive Complexity
6.5 - Kauffman's number of conflicting constraints
7 - Complexity and biological evolution
7.1 - What is the complexity that has evolved in organisms?
7.2 - Does complexity increase over evolution?
7.2.1 - Co-evolution
7.2.2 - Co-adaptation
7.2.3 - Inherent Self-organisation
7.2.4 - Meta-system transitions
7.3 - Do systems necessarily filter out complexity?
8 - Conclusion
Acknowledgements
References

What is Complexity? - The philosophy of complexity per se with application to some examples in evolution - 14 JUN 95
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