Self-Organization as a New Paradigm in Evolutionary Biology: From Theory to Applied Cases in the Tree of Life

The epistemological synthesis of evolution since 1802 requires an alternative synthesis that integrates self-organization models with emergent evolutionary problematics. This book explores how self-organization is integrated in modern evolutionary biology, with two parts focusing on modern observations and emergent evolutionary models.

Format: Hardback
Length: 393 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2022
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

The intricate epistemological synthesis of the diverse theories of evolution, dating back to the initial formulation in 1802 by J.B. Lamarck, highlights the pressing requirement for an alternative synthesis to that of Princeton (1947). This novel synthesis seamlessly integrates the scientific models of self-organization that emerged during the second half of the 20th century, grounded in the laws of physics, thermodynamics, and mathematics, with the emerging evolutionary problematics, such as self-organized memory.

This comprehensive book delves into the integration of self-organization within modern evolutionary biology. It is structured into two parts:

The first part focuses on contemporary observations in paleontology and biology, featuring prominent theoreticians of self-organization, including dArcy Thompson, Henri Bergson, René Thom, and Ilya Prigogine.

The second part presents diverse emergent evolutionary models, encompassing the sciences of complexity, non-linear dynamical systems, fractals, attractors, epigenesis, systematics, and mesology. These models are accompanied by various examples of the sciences of complexity and self-organization observed in the human lineage, from both internal (embryogenesis-morphogenesis) and external (mesology) perspectives.

By undertaking this epistemological synthesis, the book offers a profound exploration of the interplay between self-organization and evolution, shedding light on the intricate mechanisms that drive the complexity and diversity of life on Earth. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, contributing to our understanding of the intricate tapestry of life's history and development.

Weight: 764g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031047824
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022