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| Complex: a complex is composed of components that can be distinguished from each other and are relatively autonomous. Complex behavior refers to systems that consist of several components. The relative independence of the components is manifested in their behavior. Relative autonomy of the components is determined by the description of the complex as a whole._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Charles Darwin on Complexes/Complexity - Dictionary of Arguments
Gould I 249 Complexity/Darwin/Gould: When Darwin wrote "The Origin"(1), not a single trace of Pre-Cambrian life was found. In the Cambrian, almost all complex organisms occur at the same time. However, the distance to the earth's history is more than five sixths. The Eozoon entered the fourth edition of the "Origin of Species"(1). Darwin was delighted. It was also meant to unite with the Bathybius, the equally formless and diffuse. Gould I 248 Th: H. Huxley discovered a gelatinous mass he called "Bathybius Haeckelii" (today identified as dead supporting structures of algae). Gould I 251 Later, Bathybius was recognized as an artifact: it occurred whenever mud was preserved in a sample with alcohol. >Evolution, >Darwinism, >Ch. Darwin. 1. Ch. Darwin, On the origin of species by means of natural selection, or the preservation of favoured races in the struggle for life. John Murray, London 1850._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Gould I Stephen Jay Gould The Panda’s Thumb. More Reflections in Natural History, New York 1980 German Edition: Der Daumen des Panda Frankfurt 2009 Gould II Stephen Jay Gould Hen’s Teeth and Horse’s Toes. Further Reflections in Natural History, New York 1983 German Edition: Wie das Zebra zu seinen Streifen kommt Frankfurt 1991 Gould III Stephen Jay Gould Full House. The Spread of Excellence from Plato to Darwin, New York 1996 German Edition: Illusion Fortschritt Frankfurt 2004 Gould IV Stephen Jay Gould The Flamingo’s Smile. Reflections in Natural History, New York 1985 German Edition: Das Lächeln des Flamingos Basel 1989 |
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