Phenomenon

Hegel (Logic of Essence, synonym for Appearance)

The phenomenon (Greek *phainomenon* — that which appears) is identical to Appearance in Hegel. It is not mere semblance, but manifestation of essence. "Essence must appear" — there is no essence behind the phenomena. The phenomenon is the actuality of essence. Example: natural phenomena are not deception, but the self-presentation of the laws of nature.

Origin

Kant: phenomenon (appearance) vs. noumenon (thing-in-itself). Hegel: there is no thing-in-itself — essence is its appearances. Husserl later: "To the things themselves" — back to the phenomena.

In Hegel

(synonym for Appearance)

Cross-references

Appearance · Wesen [Essence] · Semblance [Schein] · Gesetz · Doctrine of Essence

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