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notum
notum by davey bowe November 6, 2007
Notubbing
A verb used to describe any time you are not actively in a hot tub, aka hot tubbing.
(Pronounced not-tubbing)
(Pronounced not-tubbing)
Noumenism
1. Noumenism is a 21st century movement of artists and academics whose name derived from Immanuel Kant’s concept of noumena, or unrepresentable reality. Like Kant, Noumenists acknowledge the “Thing-in-itself” that exists outside of the world of phenomenological experience.
2. Noumenists understand the phenomenal and noumenal realms as products of a “reason beyond reason.” This ultimate logic is synonymous with universal notions of the sacred, the divine, the transcendent, and the sublime.
3. Noumenists acknowledge that the Thing-in-itself is not representable to human logic, yet they contend that it is possible to encounter noumena in the phenomenal realm. In this, they stand against pure reason in favor of “unreasonable” forms of knowledge such as bodily knowings and affect.
4. Noumenists create work that encourages encounters with the Thing-in-itself. Their art has meaning only in that it points to that which is above meaning.
5. Noumenism maintains there is an unrepresentable, ultimate reality, that this reality is sacred, and that through phenomenological experience there is access to the noumenal realm. Noumenism advances that which, until recent times, was the very center of artistic practice—a reaching out towards a higher “other,” the real behind the endless parade of signifiers and signifieds.
2. Noumenists understand the phenomenal and noumenal realms as products of a “reason beyond reason.” This ultimate logic is synonymous with universal notions of the sacred, the divine, the transcendent, and the sublime.
3. Noumenists acknowledge that the Thing-in-itself is not representable to human logic, yet they contend that it is possible to encounter noumena in the phenomenal realm. In this, they stand against pure reason in favor of “unreasonable” forms of knowledge such as bodily knowings and affect.
4. Noumenists create work that encourages encounters with the Thing-in-itself. Their art has meaning only in that it points to that which is above meaning.
5. Noumenism maintains there is an unrepresentable, ultimate reality, that this reality is sacred, and that through phenomenological experience there is access to the noumenal realm. Noumenism advances that which, until recent times, was the very center of artistic practice—a reaching out towards a higher “other,” the real behind the endless parade of signifiers and signifieds.
NOTMACHER
A term used to describe any Ferrari F1 driver who is not Michael Schumacher. It is most commonly used to refer to Luca Badoer, as many people do not know his name or any other details about him (other than the fact he is a shit driver).
Since NOTMACHER conveys feelings of deep disappointment it may occasionally be used in general conversation to express this.
Since NOTMACHER conveys feelings of deep disappointment it may occasionally be used in general conversation to express this.
Notrumpanzees
Notrumpanzees by I, Wreckerrr November 9, 2016
Noumenon
A multi-purpose discord bot. Some of the most notable features are dank memer sale items, bump reminder, and moderation. Noumenon is also widely accepted as the BEST bot ever made.
Noumenon by Your best phriend January 26, 2021
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Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.
After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
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