L'émergentisme
Example: L'émergentisme explique comment des propriétés nouvelles apparaissent dans la complexité.
Definition
"L'émergentisme" refers to a philosophical theory explaining how new properties or phenomena arise from the complex interactions within a system, which cannot be predicted solely from understanding its individual parts. It highlights the appearance of novel features in complex wholes.
Etymology
The word "l'émergentisme" comes from the French verb "émerger," meaning 'to emerge,' combined with the suffix '-isme,' indicating a doctrine or theory. It reflects the idea of new qualities or properties 'emerging' within complex systems, a concept that gained traction in philosophical and scientific discussions during the 20th century.
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