Skip to product information
1 of 1

Raymond Ruyer

Cybernetics and the Origin of Information

Cybernetics and the Origin of Information

💎 Earn 379 Points (£3.79) on this item.

Regular price £75.86 GBP
Regular price £85.00 GBP Sale price £75.86 GBP
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

YOU SAVE £9.14

  • Condition: Brand new
  • UK Delivery times: Usually arrives within 2 - 3 working days
  • UK Shipping: Fee starts at £2.39. Subject to product weight & dimension

Bulk ordering. Want 15 or more copies? Get a personalised quote and bigger discounts. Learn more about bulk orders.

  • More about Cybernetics and the Origin of Information

Cybernetics and the Origin of Information is a lost classic of French philosophy that explores information theory, cybernetics, and philosophical assumptions, with themes such as information machines, behavior, communication, and entropy and time. It is a deep exploration of the rich history of cybernetics and the philosophy of information and helps readers understand foundational criticisms of ideas that have led to artificial intelligence.

Format: Hardback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield International


Cybernetics and the Origin of Information, a lost classic of French philosophy, has been translated into English for the first time. Originally written by Raymond Ruyer in 1954, this book is a critical and analytical exploration of information theory, cybernetics, and the philosophical assumptions and implications of both. It covers the main types of information machines, the relationship between information and behavior and communication, and the nature of entropy and time in cybernetics. This translation contributes to understanding the rich history of cybernetics and the philosophy of information, and will help readers understand foundational criticisms of ideas that have led to artificial intelligence.

Weight: 535g
Dimension: 240 x 158 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786614971

This item can be found in:

UK and International shipping information

UK Delivery and returns information:

  • Delivery within 2 - 3 days when ordering in the UK.
  • Shipping fee for UK customers from £2.39. Fully tracked shipping service available.
  • Returns policy: Return within 30 days of receipt for full refund.

International deliveries:

Shulph Ink now ships to Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, India, Luxembourg Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America.

  • Delivery times: within 5 - 10 days for international orders.
  • Shipping fee: charges vary for overseas orders. Only tracked services are available for most international orders. Some countries have untracked shipping options.
  • Customs charges: If ordering to addresses outside the United Kingdom, you may or may not incur additional customs and duties fees during local delivery.
View full details