La propiedad emergente
Example: La propiedad emergente de la mente no puede reducirse a sus partes físicas.
Definition
"La propiedad emergente" refers to a characteristic or quality that arises from the interaction and organization of simpler components but cannot be directly predicted or explained by those components alone, often used in philosophy to describe complex phenomena like consciousness or mind.
Etymology
The term "la propiedad emergente" comes from Spanish, combining "propiedad" meaning property or characteristic, and "emergente," meaning emerging or arising. It reflects the concept that certain traits emerge from complex systems, a philosophical idea that gained prominence in the 20th century.
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