In Kantian philosophy, phenomena are objects as they appear to us in experience, while noumena are objects as they exist independently of our perception.
Noumenon
(In Kantian philosophy) a thing as it is in itself, as distinct from a thing as it is knowable by the senses through phenomenal attributes.
Ontology
In simple terms, ontology is the philosophical study of being, existence, and reality. It explores questions about what exists, what is real, and the fundamental nature of things. Essentially, it’s about understanding what it means for something to “be”.
Opprobrium
Harsh criticism or censure