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| − | 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 | + | '''Noumenon''' is the [[essence]] of a thing. Under [[Kant|Kantian philosophy]], the [[mind]] can never understand the essence of things. At best the mind can postulate the essence of [[moral]]ity, the [[soul]] and even [[God]]. Life becomes a collection of suppositions, or “as ifs” about reality. |
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| + | The term “noumenon” is from the [[Greek]] word “nooumenon””, which means something apprehended by thought. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:06, August 21, 2008
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.