The Emergence Machine

Rationalization

abstract · Psychology · Level 11 · E9

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Emergence definition

rationalization emerges from defense-mechanism + reasoning.

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Wiktionary senses

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

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Historical origin

Origin word
rationalization
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL11L10L9L8L2L1L0RationalizationDefense MechanismReasoningUnconsciousEmotionThought… intermediate l…DefenseForceFormLifeActionChangeMatterMotionEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

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

thisprerequisitesRationalizationL11ReasoningL9Defense MechanismL10E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Reasoning L9 (foundational)
    Reasoning provides the foundational basis for understanding rationalization.
  • Defense Mechanism L10 (builds on)
    Rationalization builds on the principles established by defense mechanism.