"Ellis (emer., Univ. of Cape Town, South Africa), a world-renowned expert in theoretical physics, presents an impressive and persuasive set of arguments for top-down causation and a non-reductive ontology, which he bases on a broad array of recent research results. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; professionals." (T. Eastman, Choice, Vol. 54 (5), January, 2017) "In this magnum opus .

George Ellis lays out the case for top-down causation from an emergentist perspective. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone who seriously ponders the structure of the universe, the miracle of life, and the mystery of consciousness." (Randy Isaac, Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith, Vol. 69 (2), 2017).