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| − | Noumenon | + | Noumenon is the essence of a thing. Under [[Kantian philosophy]], the mind can never understand the essence of things. At best the mind can postulate the essence of morality, the soul and even God. Life becomes a collection of suppositions, or “as ifs” about reality. |
| − | The term “noumenon” | + | The term “noumenon” is from the Greek word “nooumenon””, which means something apprehended by thought. |
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Revision as of 23:16, July 14, 2007
Noumenon is the essence of a thing. Under Kantian philosophy, the mind can never understand the essence of things. At best the mind can postulate the essence of morality, the soul and even God. Life becomes a collection of suppositions, or “as ifs” about reality.
The term “noumenon” is from the Greek word “nooumenon””, which means something apprehended by thought.