Framework and methodology
DET SOM ER
WHAT IS
Extended note
The work proceeds from actuality and being through knowledge, language, the human being, system, and practice. It functions as primary source and foundation, while itself remaining subject to examination in contact with what is.
Limitations
Not the same as
- Røyndalism as the entire later framework
- Reality Audit
- an authority exempt from examination
Related terms
Methodological relevance
Reality Audit builds on distinctions and first principles in the work but is a later operationalisation.
Sources and principal occurrence
Source note: First authorised edition 2026, Vikesland Press.
- DET SOM ERThe foundational work and primary source.
Correct and incorrect use
Correct use
“DET SOM ER is the primary source for the foundational terms.”
Incorrect or over-strong use
“DET SOM ER is identical with every later document on the website.”
Suggested citation
Suggested citationVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). “DET SOM ER”. Røyndalism — Lexicon, content version 1.0.
APAVikesland, M. A. A. (2026). DET SOM ER (version 1.0). Røyndalism. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/det-som-er/
MLAVikesland, Martin A. A.. “DET SOM ER.” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026, https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/det-som-er/.
ChicagoVikesland, Martin A. A.. “DET SOM ER.” Røyndalism. version 1.0. Vikesland Press, 2026. https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/det-som-er/.
IEEEM. A. A. Vikesland, “DET SOM ER,” Røyndalism, version 1.0, Vikesland Press, 2026. [Online]. Available: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/det-som-er/
CSEVikesland MAA. 2026. DET SOM ER. version 1.0. Røyndalism. Vikesland Press. Available from: https://royndalisme.no/en/lexicon/det-som-er/
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Revision note
- Document version
- 1.0
- First published
- 18 June 2026
First public edition.