Keywords

fractals; health and disease; complex systems; philosophy of science; fractal analysis

Abstract

This work discusses the application of fractals in studying the human body as a complex system. I argue that the human body falls under the classification of a complex system and can thus be studied by applying the universalities that complex systems possess. One of these universalities is fractality, which I find to have benefits in both research regarding the human body and in treatment of the human body, in relation to patient care practices. I begin by analyzing the definition of complex systems and fractals, and how these two concepts can fit together. I then discuss differing interpretations of health and disease and how they can be understood in relation to the human body as a complex system. I then explain the benefit of using fractal analysis to study health and disease in the human body and I present current research that illustrates these benefits.

Thesis Completion Year

2024

Thesis Completion Semester

Fall

Thesis Chair

Cash, Mason

College

College of Arts and Humanities

Department

Philosophy

Thesis Discipline

Philosophy of Science

Language

English

Access Status

Open Access

Length of Campus Access

None

Campus Location

Orlando (Main) Campus

Subjects

Fractals--Study and teaching; Human body--Research; Fractals--Mathematical models; Body, Human--Research; Health--Research

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