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From complexity to life : on the emergence of life and meaning / edited by Niels Henrik Gregersen. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2003. - xi, 243 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Pt 1. Defining complexity. Randomness and mathematical proof / Gregory J. Chaitin ; How to define complexity in physics, and why / Charles H. Bennett -- Pt 2. The concept of information in physics and biology. The emergence of autonomous agents / Stuart Kauffman ; Complexity and the arrow of time / Paul Davies ; Can evolutionary algorithms generate specified complexity? / William A. Dembski ; The second law of gravitics and the fourth law of thermodynamics / Ian Stewart ; Two arrows from a mighty bow / Werner R. Loewenstein -- Pt 3. Philosophical and religious perspectives. Emergence of transcendence / Harold J. Morowitz ; Complexity, emergence, and divine creativity / Arthur Peacocke ; From anthropic design to self-organized complexity / Niels Henrik Gregersen.

ISBN: 0195150708 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2001052389

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA3-09271

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Religion and science--Congresses.
Complexity (Philosophy)--Congresses.

LC Class. No.: BL240.3 / .F76 2003