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phenomenon, an observable fact or event; in philosophy the definitions and uses of the term have varied. In the philosophy of Aristotle Aristotle (ăr'ĭstŏt`əl), 384–322 B.C., Greek philosopher, b. Stagira. He is sometimes called the Stagirite. ..... Click the link for more information. phenomena were the objects of the senses (e.g., sights and sounds), as opposed to the real objects understood by the mind. Later, phenomena were considered the observed facts and were contrasted with the theories used to explain them. Modern philosophers have used "phenomenon" to designate what is apprehended before judgment is applied. For Immanuel Kant Kant, Immanuel (ĭmän` ..... Click the link for more information. a phenomenon was the object of experience and was the opposite of a noumenon noumenon (n ..... Click the link for more information. , the thing-in-itself, to which Kant's categories did not apply. phenomenon Philosophy a. the object of perception, experience, etc. b. (in the writings of Kant) a thing as it appears and is interpreted in perception and reflection, as distinguished from its real nature as a thing-in-itself How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He explains why mathematics is a key to understanding physical phenomena. In addition, metallurgical research has evolved to determine the physical phenomena involved in advanced solidification processes. Vector analysis, on the other hand, dealt with vectors as mathematical ideas irrespective of whether or not their characteristics could be related to observable and measurable physical phenomena. |
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