Top-Down Causation and Emergence

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Top-Down Causation and Emergence is written by Jan Voosholz and published by Springer Nature. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 3030718999 (ISBN 10) and 9783030718992 (ISBN 13).

This book presents the latest research, conducted by leading philosophers and scientists from various fields, on the topic of top-down causation. The chapters combine to form a unique, interdisciplinary perspective, drawing upon George Ellis's extensive research and novel perspectives on topics including downwards causation, weak and strong emergence, mental causation, biological relativity, effective field theory and levels in nature. The collection also serves as a Festschrift in honour of George Ellis' 80th birthday. The extensive and interdisciplinary scope of this book makes it vital reading for anyone interested in the work of George Ellis and current research on the topics of causation and emergence.