Anschauung

/ˈɑːnʃaʊ.ʊŋ/ noun

A German philosophical term meaning intuitive or direct perception of something, often contrasted with abstract reasoning.

From German 'Anschauung,' literally 'viewing' or 'looking at,' from Middle High German 'anschouwen' meaning 'to look at' or 'to observe,' used extensively in Kantian and German idealist philosophy.

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