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
STARS Citation
Miller, Alexandria, "Keeping You In Shape: The Integration Of Fractals In The Study Of Healthy Systems" (2024). Honors Undergraduate Theses. 156.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/hut2024/156
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