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The term "emergence" is frequently found in Complexity Science; however, it gives the impression that earlier debates on this topic are not taken fully into account. By considering this situation, the article underlines the need of a consistent discussion when addressing emergence if this term is going to have an added and meaningful value for learning about complex systems. The promising suitability of process thought and the significance of detailed rule-based modeling are derived from this reflection as further paths to explore.