The Organism Is a Theory Volume 77
Giuseppe Longo on Biology, Mathematics, and AI
$86.80
- Paperback
328 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2026
Summary
A bold reimagining of life that bridges science, philosophy, cybernetics, and the complexities of biological existence
The Organism Is a Theory is an intriguing synthesis of decades of interdisciplinary research by eminent mathematician and biological scientist Giuseppe Longo. A unique collaboration between Longo and philosopher of technology Adam Nocek, the volume confronts foundational issues in the history of mathematics, computer science, physics, and the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781517920500 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1517920507 |
| Author: | Giuseppe Longo, Adam Nocek |
| Publisher: | University of Minnesota Press |
| Imprint: | University of Minnesota Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 328 |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 140mm x 216mm |
| Series: | Posthumanities |
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Critics Review
“A methodological reconsideration of scientific paradigms, The Organism Is a Theory intersects physical-mathematical theory with philosophy in the humanities. Giuseppe Longo and Adam Nocek’s strong collaborative effort spurs wide-ranging and perplexing questions, successful in both its pedagogical mission and philosophical ambitions.“—Thomas Lamarre, University of Chicago
Giuseppe Longo
Giuseppe Longo is Research Director Emeritus at the National Center for Scientific Research in France and the author or coauthor of five books and more than one hundred peer-reviewed scientific articles.
Adam Nocek is associate professor of the philosophy of technology and science and technology studies at Arizona State University. He is coeditor of The Lure of Whitehead and author of Molecular Capture: The Animation of Biology, both from Minnesota.
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