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From autopoiesis to semantic closure.

J Stewart1

  • 1Department of Theoretical Biology, Gulbenkian Institute of Science, Oeiras, Portugal. John.Stewart@utc.fr

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|May 20, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This study explores mathematical formulations for autopoiesis and efficient cause closure. It hypothesizes that while semantics needs autopoiesis, autopoiesis may require a semantic dimension for material realization.

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Area of Science:

  • Systems Theory
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Philosophy of Science

Background:

  • Autopoiesis describes self-producing systems.
  • Closure under efficient cause is a key system property.
  • The mathematical basis for these concepts remains underdeveloped.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an adequate mathematical formulation for autopoiesis.
  • To define closure under efficient cause mathematically.
  • To investigate the relationship between autopoiesis and semantics.

Main Methods:

  • Metaphorical reduction of system functions to mathematical equations.
  • Conceptual analysis of system dynamics and semantic properties.

Main Results:

  • A framework is proposed for mathematically describing autopoiesis and closure.
  • The study suggests a strong link between semantic dimensions and the material realization of autopoiesis.

Conclusions:

  • Mathematical formalization of autopoiesis and closure is achievable.
  • Autopoiesis may necessitate a semantic dimension for its physical existence.

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