Words, Thought, and the Loss of Sensitivity: A Phenomenological Inquiry into Illusion and Living Reality | Synapse
April 10, 2026Open Access
Words, Thought, and the Loss of Sensitivity: A Phenomenological Inquiry into Illusion and Living Reality
Key Points
The research examines how thought and language can create illusions that detract from direct experiences and true sensitivity.
Phenomenological analysis of thought and language
Theoretical exploration of concepts related to experience and awareness
Identified that direct experience is often overshadowed by language and thought
Argued that true sensitivity exists in immediate awareness beyond verbal concepts
Abstract
This paper explores how thought and language create illusion by replacing direct experience, arguing that true sensitivity exists only in immediate awareness beyond words and conceptualization.