Epiphenomenon

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Epiphenomenon

Epiphenomenon (pronunciation: /ˌɛpɪfɪˈnɒmɪnən/) is a secondary phenomenon that occurs alongside or in parallel to a primary phenomenon. The term has its roots in the Greek words 'epi' meaning 'upon' and 'phainomenon' meaning 'that which appears or is seen'.

Etymology

The term 'epiphenomenon' is derived from the Greek words 'epi' (upon) and 'phainomenon' (that which appears or is seen). It was first used in the English language in the early 18th century to describe a secondary phenomenon that occurs alongside or in parallel to a primary phenomenon.

Related Terms

  • Phenomenon: An observable event or, quite literally, something that can be seen. It is the broader term from which 'epiphenomenon' is derived.
  • Epiphenomenalism: A philosophical theory that mental states or events are epiphenomena (by-products or side effects) of physical states or events.
  • Physicalism: The philosophical position that everything which exists is no more extensive than its physical properties.
  • Dualism: The division of something conceptually into two opposed or contrasted aspects, or the state of being so divided. In the context of philosophy of mind, dualism is contrasted with physicalism.

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