Autonomy and hypersets

This paper has two primary aims. The first is to provide an introductory discussion of hyperset theory and its usefulness for modeling complex systems. The second aim is a hyperset analysis of Robert Rosen's metabolism-repair systems and his claim that living things are closed to efficient cause. Hypersets are then used to identify similarities and differences between closure to efficient cause and two other perspectives on autonomy. 

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2008
• Where: BIOSYSTEMS
• Authors: Anthony Chemero, Michael T. Turvey
• Keywords: BIOSYSTEMS 2008, Introductory Discussion, Primary Aims, Robert Rosen