The Emergence Machine

Oath

abstract · Philosophy · Level 12 · E9

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Each concept here is mapped to its prerequisites — the ideas you'd need first to understand it — all the way down to four foundations: Space, Time, Energy, Pattern. Click any prerequisite to drill down, or scroll for the chain graph.

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Emergence definition

An oath is a solemn promise or declaration that relies on the existence of a higher power or authority, which is often associated with religious beliefs.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “oath” on Wiktionary. This atlas concept maps to only the slice of meaning relevant to the prerequisite graph.

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Historical origin

Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL12L11L10L9L6L2L1L0OathGodReligionBeliefCulturePromiseCognitionCommunicationCooperation… intermediate l…DurationFormInfinityInformationActionChangeCollectionMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesOathL12PromiseL6GodL11E1 concrete → E14 abstract

In other languages

  • oath English primary

Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Promise L6 (requires)
    Solemn promise or declaration -- prerequisite: promise
  • God L11 (requires)
    Solemn promise or declaration -- prerequisite: god