Simplicity and complexity
Floyd Merrell
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Simplicity and complexity
Published
1998
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
Pages
370
ISBN-10
0472108603
Description
Simplicity and Complexity: Pondering Literature, Science, and Painting is about simplicity and complexity, order and disorder, as seen through the lenses of fiction, the sciences, and works of art. Floyd Merrell offers a nonmathematical account of chaos theory, fractal geometry, and the physics of complexity insofar as they are relevant to crucial facets of literature and painting created over the past century. Though his account is informal, he addresses technical concepts and philosophical questions, and sheds new light on the authors and painters he discusses. His interdisciplinary approach is within the mainstream of postmodern practices, yet it criticizes the tendency toward facile conclusions and sweeping generalizations regarding relations between the arts, the humanities, and the sciences. It brings an array of disciplines under an umbrella that is protective of particular theories, concepts, methods, and practices, while revealing connecting threads in the tenuously linked web of all human endeavors to know the product of the mind and of the world.
Subjects
Profound Simplicity
Graceful Simplicity
Philosophy of Simple Living
Philosophie als Lebensform
Graceful Simplicity
The Political Thought of Henry David Thoreau
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Simplicity and complexity?
This edition of Simplicity and complexity has approximately 370 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Simplicity and complexity?
For most readers, Simplicity and complexity typically takes between 7h 43m and 5h 8m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 92,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Simplicity and complexity?
The estimated word count for Simplicity and complexity is approximately 92,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Simplicity and complexity?
Simplicity and complexity was written by Floyd Merrell.
When was Simplicity and complexity published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.