Open Systems: Physics, Metaphysics, and Methodology

This book brings together leading philosophers and scientists to explore the implications of open systems across physics, metaphysics, and methodology.

Michael E. Cuffaro, Alexander von Humboldt Fellow and External Member, Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy, LMU Munich,Stephan Hartmann, Professor of Philosophy of Science and Co-Director of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP), LMU Munich

Michael E. Cuffaro is an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow and External Member of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP). His research spans philosophy of physics, philosophy of computation, and the history and philosophy of science. His previous publications include Physical Perspectives on Computation, Computational Perspectives on Physics (2018) and Understanding Quantum Raffles (2022).

Stephan Hartmann is Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, and Religious Studies at LMU Munich, Alexander von Humboldt Professor, and Co-Director of the Munich Center for Mathematical Philosophy (MCMP). He previously held positions at Tilburg University and the London School of Economics. A member of the German National Academy of Sciences (Leopoldina) and the Bavarian Academy of Sciences, his research spans philosophy of science, philosophy of physics, epistemology, and cognitive science. He is the author of Bayesian Epistemology (2003) and Bayesian Philosophy of Science (2019).