Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Exam Definition of 'phenomenology'

I am evaluating an exam on the subject of Aristotle's philosophy when I come upon this most magnificent phrase!

"Aristotle [...] said that the way we speak about things is itself a dimension of the phenomena themselves. It is something that comes to be and passes away (Student exam, Penn State University, April 2015)."

I am impressed with this student's interpretation. The 'phenomena' and the 'logos'  given together in an adequate expression of the encounter.

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