Noesis is a philosophical term, referring to the activity of the intellect or

nous ''Nous'' (, ), from , is a concept from classical philosophy, sometimes equated to intellect or intelligence, for the cognitive skill, faculty of the human mind necessary for understanding what is truth, true or reality, real. Alternative Eng ...

. Noetic is the relevant adjective. Noesis may also refer to:

Philosophy

Noesis (phenomenology) Phenomenology is a philosophical study and movement largely associated with the early 20th century that seeks to objectively investigate the nature of subjective, conscious experience. It attempts to describe the universal features of consciou ...

, technical term in the Brentano–Husserl "philosophy of intentionality" tradition *

Noesis (Platonism) The analogy of the divided line () is presented by the Greek philosopher Plato in the ''Republic'' (509d–511e). It is written as a dialogue between Glaucon and Socrates, in which the latter further elaborates upon the immediately preceding anal ...

, highest level in the analogy of the divided line discussed by Socrates and Glaucon, transcribed by Plato in Plato's ''Republic'' *

Noetics The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) is an American non-profit parapsychological research institute. It was co-founded in 1973 by former astronaut Edgar Mitchell, the sixth man to walk on the Moon, along with investor Paul N. Temple and ot ...

, a fringe branch of parapsychology concerned with the study of mind

Music

* ''Noesis'', a 2001–2003 composition by

Hanspeter Kyburz Hanspeter Kyburz (born 8 July 1960) is a contemporary Swiss composer of classical music, known for applying electronic music techniques to his productions. Career Kyburz was born in Lagos, Nigeria to Swiss parents. In 1980, he began studying m ...

* ''Noesis'', a 2005 concerto by

Erkki-Sven Tüür Erkki-Sven Tüür (; born 16 October 1959) is an Estonian composer. Life and career Tüür was born in Kärdla on the Estonian island of Hiiumaa. He studied flute and percussion at the Tallinn Music School from 1976 to 1980 and composition wi ...

* "Noesis", a 2005 song by Gackt from ''

Diabolos ''Diabolos'' is the sixth full-length studio album released by Japanese solo artist Gackt on September 21, 2005 in Japan, and on October 26, 2007, in eighteen countries across Europe. As a concept album, it is a sequel entrant to the "Moon Saga" ...

'' * Noesis, American rapper who fronts the group Philadelphia Slick

Other uses

* ''Noesis'' (online journal), a search engine and open-access journal for academic philosophy * Noesis (software), for viewing, converting, and reverse engineering data. *

Noesis Cultural Society The Noesis Cultural Society (Romanian ''Societatea Culturală Noesis'') is a Romanian organization that produces and markets CD-ROM-based works pertaining to Romanian culture and thought. They are based in Bucharest, Romania. "Noesis" is an Ancient ...

, a Romanian cultural organization *

Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum (NOESIS) (Greek:Κέντρο Διάδοσης Επιστημών και Μουσείο Τεχνολογίας ΝΟΗΣΙΣ) is a science and technology museum located in Thermi at the outskirts of ...

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