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Philosophy/Epistemology/Science (7 terms)

C

Complexity

Property of systems with many interacting components.

E

Emergence

Novel properties arising from simpler components.

Evolution

The process of change in living organisms.

H

Homeostasis

Maintenance of stable internal conditions.

S

Self-Organization

Spontaneous emergence of order.

Synergy

Whole system behavior unpredictable from parts.

Systems Science

Transdisciplinary study of complex systems.