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9780199287147
Much of the modern period was dominated by a reductionist theory of science. In recent years reductionism has been challenged by a new paradigm. This volume introduces readers to emergence theory, outlines the major arguments in its defence, and summarizes the powerful objections against it.Clayton, Philip is the author of 'Re-emergence of Emergence The Emergentist Hypothesis from Science to Religion', published 2006 under ISBN 9780199287147 and ISBN 0199287147.
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