The Sciences of the Artificial
The Sciences of the Artificial declares definitively that there can be science not only of natural phenomena but also of what is artificial. It explores the commonalities of artificial systems, including economic systems, the business firm, artificial intelligence, complex engineering projects, and social plans. This book takes into account advances in cognitive psychology and the science of design while confirming and extending the book's basic thesis: that a physical symbol system has the necessary and sufficient means for intelligent action.
Praise for The Sciences of the Artificial
"If one were to read a single book that would encompass the essential Simon, I would suggest the slim volume The Sciences of the Artificial, written for a broad scientific audience. In an elegant and lucid way, Simon explains the principles of modeling complex systems, particularly the human information-processing system that we call the mind."
― Edward A. Feigenbaum, Science