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The '''noumenon''' (plural: noumena) classically refers to an object of [[human]] [[inquiry]], understanding or [[cognition]]. It is a posited object or event as it is in itself independent of the senses.[http://www.answers.com/topic/noumenon answers.com]

The '''noumenon''' (plural: noumena) classically refers to an object of [[human]] [[inquiry]], understanding or [[cognition]]. It is a posited object or event as it is in itself independent of the senses.[http://www.answers.com/topic/noumenon]

The term is generally used in contrast with, or in relation to, "[[phenomenon]]" (plural: phenomena), which refers to appearances, or objects of the senses. A ''phenomenon'' can be an exceptional, unusual, or abnormal thing or event -- but it must be perceptible through the senses; A ''noumenon'' cannot be the actual object that emits the phenomenon in question. Noumena are objects or events known only to the imagination - independent of the senses.

The term is generally used in contrast with, or in relation to, "[[phenomenon]]" (plural: phenomena), which refers to appearances, or objects of the senses. A ''phenomenon'' can be an exceptional, unusual, or abnormal thing or event -- but it must be perceptible through the senses; A ''noumenon'' cannot be the actual object that emits the phenomenon in question. Noumena are objects or events known only to the imagination - independent of the senses.