Abstract
Integrative points of view are presented with reference to the classification of sciences, cybernetics and its extensions, and to the categorification as the new wave of transdisciplinarity, coming after complexity.
The cyclic view of sciences is correlated to different orders of cybernetics approach.
Intra, inter, and trans disciplinarity are presented as natural steps in problem solving.
The polystochastic modeling place and the correlation with other methodologies and research directions is evaluated.
A table offers a synthetic view of the cognitive frameworks and of methodologies, proposed in the book as conceptual tools capable to manage different degrees of complexity for different domains of reality and of science.
This may be of help to see where future studies might be going and to promote new domains of applications.
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Iordache, O. (2010). Perspectives. In: Polystochastic Models for Complexity. Understanding Complex Systems. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-10654-5_6
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