An introduction to alysidal algebra (V): phenomenological components

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to refer to a subjective approach to a type of complex system: human ecosystems, referred to as deontical impure systems (DIS) to capture a set of properties fundamental to the distinction between human and natural ecosystems. There are four main phenomenological components: directionality, intensity, connection energy and volume. The paper establishes thermodynamics of deontical systems based on the Law of Zipf and the temperature of information.

Design/methodology/approach

Mathematical and logical development of human society structure.

Findings

A fundamental question in this approach to DIS is the intensity or forces of a relation. Concepts are introduced as the system volume and propose a system thermodynamic theory. It hints at the possibility of adapting the fractal theory by introducing the fractal dimension of the system.

Originality/value

This paper is a continuation of other previous papers and developing the theory of DIS.

Citation

Antonio Nescolarde-Selva, J. and Usó-Domenech, J.-L. (2013), "An introduction to alysidal algebra (V): phenomenological components", Kybernetes, Vol. 42 No. 8, pp. 1248-1264. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-09-2012-0055