"ontological shock" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ontological shocks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} ontological shock (countable and uncountable, plural ontological shocks)
  1. (philosophy) The state of being forced to question one's worldview. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-ontological_shock-en-noun-z13vFGPb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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