"phenomenal world" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: phenomenal worlds [plural]
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  1. (philosophy) Especially in philosophical idealism, the world as it appears to human beings as a result of being structured by human understanding; the world as experienced, as opposed to the world of things-in-themselves. Categories (topical): Philosophy Related terms: external world, noumenon, real world
    Sense id: en-phenomenal_world-en-noun-91Nz61Sx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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