Complementary opposition as a systems concept

Xu, Li Da; Li, Ling X.

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“…This relation between bios and tetrads also is a new finding that we are currently exploring. It relates bios to the theory of complementary opposites that plays a central role in systems theory (Bai and Lindberg, 1998;Capra, 1975;Sabelli, 1989Sabelli, , 1998Xu and Li, 1989). The interaction of complementary opposites produces creativity .…”

Section: Factors That Foster Bios and Creativitymentioning

confidence: 94%

Bios, a process approach to living system theory. In honour of James and Jessie Miller

Sabelli

Carlson-Sabelli

2006

Syst. Res.

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Living systems provide a model for nature because the continuity of evolution requires that the same fundamental forms must be expressed at all levels of organization. Studying heartbeat patterns, we found a new type of process-bios. Bios has now been found in a wide variety of processes including biological, meteorological, economic time series and the evolution of galactic distribution, the paradigmatic case of creation. Bios is defined by three measurable properties-diversification, novelty and nonrandom complexity-that characterize it as creative, and differentiate it from random, periodic and chaotic series. Bios seemingly resembles noise but it is generated causally rather than stochastically. Bios can be generated mathematically by bipolar feedback, a newly described process that we conjecture is a generator of creative phenomena at all levels of organization. Varying the degree of diversity and symmetry generates different types of biotic series, including homeobios that models homeostatic cardiac series and parabios that resembles nonstationary economic processes. Computer experiments also show the role of energy, symmetry and diversity in the generation of bios. This suggests ways to foster creativity.

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Section: Factors That Foster Bios and Creativitymentioning

confidence: 94%

Bios, a process approach to living system theory. In honour of James and Jessie Miller

Sabelli

Carlson-Sabelli

2006

Syst. Res.

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“…The essence of such a situation is in fact the complementarity and not the opposition. It is for this reason that I believe that it is more correct to talk about the "Synergy of Complements" rather than the "Union of Opposites" (Sabelli, 1989) or even "Complementary Opposition" (Xu, 1989). What needs to be removed from the description is the word "opposite", as it can so easily be misinterpreted and misused.…”

Section: Opposition To the Law Of The Excluded Middlementioning

confidence: 93%

“…Teleonics is a process-based systems approach, developed by Járos and Cloete about the same time, but independently of the other two groups and while being unaware of the work of Heraclitus (Járos, 1987;Sabelli, 1989;Xu, 1989). The approach has been elaborated and applied in different contexts since its inception (Járos, 1993;and Cloete, 1994).…”

Section: Teleonics and The Synergy Of Complementsmentioning

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“…Xu and Li suggested that an alternative should be sought to the traditional dichotomy model in Western philosophy (Xu, 1989). They proposed the "Complimentary Opposition" as a systems model.…”

Section: The Process View Of Lifementioning

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“…The logic of Heraclitus does not simply imply the union of two sets as known in set theory (Stewart, 1995). It is an "AND" relationship, in which the opposites do not only coexist and interact, but also form a synergetic or complementary relationship (Xu, 1989).…”

Section: Opposition To the Law Of The Excluded Middlementioning

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The union of opposites: from Taoism to process theory

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This article is an attempt to incorporate Taoist wisdom into contemporary process theory, and clinical and social philosophy. It highlights the coexistence of opposites (harmony and conflict, creation and decay, union and separation) in varying proportions, and the priority of differentiation over synthesis, and of creation over decay. Opposites are complementary, and complementaries are opposite, both synergic and antagonistic. Opposites coexist (dialectics) but separated (logic). Interacting opposites co‐create novelty, complexity and diversity. Life and culture emerge from the intercourse of opposites. Creation requires and fosters diversity. The oneness of nature is primary, but opposites separate and differentiate as the universe expands. Bifurcation and differentiation have objective and logical priority over dialectic synthesis and system formation. The current economic and cultural globalization impoverishes life insofar as it suppresses diversity. As corporations replace empires as international powers, the separation of the economy and the state from each other is a desirable and possible choice. While learning from Eastern philosophy to seek personal and social Tao, process theory also features action, ethical commitment, and co‐creation. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Complementary opposition as a systems concept

Cited by 35 publications

References 13 publications

Bios, a process approach to living system theory. In honour of James and Jessie Miller

Bios, a process approach to living system theory. In honour of James and Jessie Miller

Synergy of complements and the exclusivity of opposites

The union of opposites: from Taoism to process theory

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