Apperceptionism

/ˌæpərˈsɛpʃənɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A philosophical theory emphasizing apperception and conscious awareness as central to understanding mind and consciousness.

Etymology

Formed from 'apperception' plus the suffix '-ism,' this philosophical movement developed primarily in 18th-19th century European thought.

Kelly Says

This ism is so specialized that only philosophy students encounter it, yet it represents a revolution in thinking—the idea that consciousness itself deserves serious study!

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