precursoritarianism
Precursoritarianism is a philosophical and theological concept that emphasizes the significant role of precursors, or preceding entities, in the creation and existence of subsequent things. It posits that the fundamental nature, potential, and even the very possibility of any given entity are determined by what came before it. This can manifest in various ways, from the dependence of a child on its parents to the influence of past events on present circumstances, or in a more metaphysical sense, the dependence of all existence on an initial or foundational cause.
In theological contexts, precursoritarianism often aligns with the idea of divine creation, where God, as the
From a secular philosophical standpoint, precursoritarianism can be seen in theories of causality and historical determinism.