intentional inexistence

in act psychology and phenomenology, the principle that the object of perception or thought (the intentional object) exists within the act of perceiving or thinking. See intentionality. [developed by Franz Brentano]

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December 3rd 2024

5-HTTLPR

abbreviation for serotonin transporter–linked polymorphism region. See serotonin transporter.