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A Thousand Years of Non-Linear History
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Manuel DeLanda's "A Thousand Years of Non-Linear History" offers a unique perspective on historical processes, moving away from traditional linear narratives.
DeLanda emphasizes the role of complex systems and emergent properties in shaping historical events.
He argues that history is not a series of predetermined events but rather a dynamic interplay of various factors.
The book challenges conventional historical interpretations by incorporating concepts from systems theory and complexity science.
DeLanda's work has been influential in fields such as history, philosophy, and social sciences, prompting a re-evaluation of how we understand historical change.
His approach encourages a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the past.
DeLanda emphasizes the role of complex systems and emergent properties in shaping historical events.
He argues that history is not a series of predetermined events but rather a dynamic interplay of various factors.
The book challenges conventional historical interpretations by incorporating concepts from systems theory and complexity science.
DeLanda's work has been influential in fields such as history, philosophy, and social sciences, prompting a re-evaluation of how we understand historical change.
His approach encourages a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the past.
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Mentioned by Michael Garfield as a book that shifted his perspective from Gnostic idealism to a systems-based view of materialism.
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