> -----Original Message-----
> From: ROSEN Forum [mailto:*** Behalf Of John
> Kineman
> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2004 6:06 PM
> To: ***
> Subject: Re: Relational "Space" - Ulanowicz works
>
>
> Hi Tim,
> Your last suggestion is very intriguing to me. I got the book you
> recommended earlier on category theory (Lawvere & Schanuel - Conceptual
> Mathematics) and am trying to learn - but its tough going. But here's a
> speculation you probably won't like, but maybe will stimulate some
> conversation.
Another book that might be helpful is "Mathematical Physics" by Robert
Geroch (Univ. of Chicago, 1985). I had completely forgotten about this one!
It is not really a tutorial on category theory except for a short intro, but
it shows category theory actually being used in the realm of physical
theory. Since it trying to illustrate concepts, it does not get bogged down
in endless exposition.
Regards,
Tim