The spread of hierarchical cycles

We propose a relational method to study impredicative systems, which are natural systems that have models containing hierarchical cycles. The method is formulated in category theory in terms of alternate descriptions and their functorial connections. This general theory of impredicative systems has...

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Published in:International journal of general systems 2011-04, Vol.40 (3), p.237-261
Main Authors: Louie, A.H., Poli, Roberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
alternate descriptions
Biological
Categories
clef systems
closure to efficient causation
Descriptions
hierarchical cycles
Hierarchies
impredicative systems
Joints
Mathematical models
relational methods
Spreads
System theory
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Summary:We propose a relational method to study impredicative systems, which are natural systems that have models containing hierarchical cycles. The method is formulated in category theory in terms of alternate descriptions and their functorial connections. This general theory of impredicative systems has implications in the biological, psychological, and social realms, from which we offer many exemplifications.
ISSN:0308-1079
1563-5104
DOI:10.1080/03081079.2010.550579