Rethinking Order

This book offers a groundbreaking perspective on natural order, moving beyond the traditional Newtonian view of universal laws. It proposes a 'dappled world' where nature is characterized by diverse, local, and emergent powers. Expert authors explore the historical context of natural laws and examine how different forms of order are understood in physics, biology, and the social sciences. The collection ultimately argues for a more dynamic and creatively diverse understanding of the ordered universe.