The Emergence Machine

Parable

abstract · Level 9 · E9

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Emergence definition

A parable emerges from the intersection of morality and story, where a narrative is used to illustrate deeper truths about behavior and values.

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Wiktionary senses

External reference — all senses of the word “Parable” 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.

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Neighborhood

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

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Morality L3 (requires)
    Parables use analogy and metaphor to teach deeper truths about morality
  • Story L8 (requires)
    A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a spiritual or moral lesson