Cybernetics Amp the Origin of Inpb

One of the lost classics of French philosophy, Cybernetics and the Origin of Information has never before been published in English. Raymond Ruyer-who was a major influence on Simondon and Deleuze, among others-originally wrote this book, one of the first critiques of Norbert Wiener's cybernetics program, in 1954. At once critical and analytical, it is a deep exploration of information theory, cybernetics, and the philosophical assumptions and implications of both. Among the themes covered in the book are the main types of information machines, information's relationship to behavior and communication, and the nature of entropy and time in cybernetics. This translation contributes to understanding the rich history of cybernetics and the philosophy of information. A true hidden gem in the history of philosophical thought, this text will help readers understand foundational criticisms of ideas that have led to artificial intelligence.

About the author

Raymond Ruyer (1902-1987) was an influential philosopher of science and Professor of Philosophy at the Universite de Nancy.

Summary

Published now for the first time in English, Cybernetics and the Origin of Information is a deep exploration into information theory, cybernetics, and the philosophy of information. A true hidden gem in the history of continental thought, this text helps us determine and understand the contemporary technological moment.

Product details

• Authors: Raymond Ruyer
• Assisted by: Amelie Berger-Soraruff (Translation), Amélie Berger-Soraruff (Translation), Andrew Iliadis (Translation), Daniel Smith (Translation), Daniel W Smith (Translation), Daniel W. Smith (Translation), Ashley Woodward (Translation), Woodward Ashley (Translation)
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9781786614988
• ISBN: 978-1-78661-498-8
• Series: Groundworks
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; Philosophy, PHILOSOPHY / Methodology, COMPUTERS / Cybernetics, Cybernetics & systems theory, Cybernetics and systems theory