Koperlos R. The concept "complexity" in modern scientific discourse

Different semantic loading of concept "complexity" in modern scientific discourse are revealed in the thesis. It is proved that holistic view of the concept of complexity can be achieved through methodological aspect of the study. Consideration of different scientific discourses makes possibility to take into account the contextual changes of application the concept in science. It was found on the base of analysis of a number of scientists researches that the interpretation of the concept of "complexity" is vary depending on the area in which it is applied. The basic philosophical and methodological features of stages of development of science preceding the understanding of the concept in postnonclassical science were considered.