De superveniëntie
Example: De superveniëntie tussen mentale staten en hersenprocessen is complex.
Definition
"De superveniëntie" in philosophy refers to a relationship where one set of properties depends on another set, such that any change in the former necessarily implies a change in the latter. For example, mental states supervene on brain processes, meaning mental changes reflect physical changes.
Etymology
The term "de superveniëntie" comes from the Latin 'supervenire,' meaning 'to come upon' or 'to happen additionally.' It was adopted into philosophical vocabulary to describe how certain properties emerge or depend on underlying conditions. Did you know? The concept was formalized in 20th-century analytic philosophy to address mind-body relations.
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