Essays & commentaries: theories of complexity

Authors:
Dominique Chu;Roger Strand;Ragnar Fjelland
Affiliations:
Center for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities (SVT), University of Bergen, Allégate 32, 5020-Bergen, Norway;Center for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities (SVT), University of Bergen, Allégate 32, 5020-Bergen, Norway;Center for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities (SVT), University of Bergen, Allégate 32, 5020-Bergen, Norway
Venue:
Complexity
Year:
2003

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Abstract

Complexity scientists often express the need for the development of a theory of complexity. One of the major problems on the way toward such a theory is the lack of a generally agreed on definition of complexity, In this article it is proposed that, whatever definition one might one day agree on, contextuality and radical openness are essential features of complexity, Both properties are clarified by means of an example and implications for a future theory of complexity are discussed.