Raymond Ruyer
Cybernetics and the Origin of Information
Cybernetics and the Origin of Information
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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
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