Emergent
Example: De emergente eigenschappen van bewustzijn fascineren filosofen steeds meer.
Definition
"Emergent" describes properties or phenomena that arise unexpectedly from complex systems, which cannot be predicted simply by analyzing individual components. In philosophy, emergent qualities like consciousness illustrate how new features develop from underlying processes, as seen in the phrase 'De emergente eigenschappen van bewustzijn fascineren filosofen steeds meer.'
Etymology
The word "emergent" originates from the Latin verb 'emergere,' meaning 'to rise out or up.' It entered English in the early 17th century, initially used in scientific and philosophical contexts to express the idea of something coming into view or becoming apparent. Did you know? The concept of emergence has fascinated thinkers because it challenges straightforward cause-and-effect explanations.
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"Emergent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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