In which area did Bunge's emergentism focus?
Consciousness
Language acquisition
Supernatural phenomena
Urban development
Answer
Emergentism, as defined by Mario Bunge, emphasizes that consciousness has a unique status in the hierarchy of systems. It emerges as a novel property when complex systems attain a certain level of organization and complexity, distinct from the properties of the individual components. It manifests itself in the ability to perceive, feel, and respond to the environment, transcending the mere physical and chemical interactions of its constituents.
The Bunge Baffler: Unraveling the Mind of Mario Bunge
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