Phaneron is a term coined by [[Charles Sanders Peirce]], an American philosopher and logician, to refer to the collective and continuous realm of all possible phenomena that can be experienced or perceived by humans. It encompasses everything that can be known through our senses, including thoughts, feelings, sensations, and external objects. The phaneron is considered to be the foundation of Peirce's philosophy and serves as the basis for his theories on perception, knowledge, and reality. # What books of Peirce talked about Phaneron Charles Sanders Peirce discussed the concept of the **phaneron** throughout his writings, not just in dedicated books. However, several key works offer the most detailed and focused discussions: **1. Collected Papers of Charles Sanders Peirce:** This massive eight-volume collection, edited by Charles Hartshorne and Paul Weiss, compiles most of Peirce's published and unpublished writings. Several papers within this collection delve into the phaneron, including: - **"The Ground of Pragmaticism" (1905):** Introduces the concept of the phaneron as "the total field of the present, including that which is present to a mere brute." - **"A Theory of Secondness" (1907):** Discusses how secondness, the category of reaction and resistance, emerges from the phaneron. - **"Some Metaphysical Results of General Pragmatism" (1908):** Explores the relationship between the phaneron and reality, arguing that the phaneron is not an illusion but the foundation of all knowledge. **2. The Monist (1906):** In several articles published in this journal, Peirce elaborated on the phaneron, such as: - **"What Is Phenomena?" (1906):** Analyzes the nature of phenomena as elements of the phaneron, distinct from mere appearances. - **"The New Realism" (1906):** Critiques traditional realism and idealism, proposing a new realist position grounded in the phaneron. **3. Logic: The Theory of Inquiry (1938):** While not explicitly focusing on the phaneron, this posthumously published work by Peirce's editor, John Dewey, integrates many of Peirce's ideas about the phaneron into his theory of inquiry. **4. Charles S. Peirce's Phaneroscopy and Phenomenology by Gary Fuhrman (2014):** This book provides a dedicated analysis of Peirce's phaneroscopy and its relationship to phenomenology. While not directly authored by Peirce, it serves as a valuable secondary source for understanding the concept. **Additional Resources:** - **The Commens Dictionary of Peirce's Terms**: This online dictionary provides concise definitions and references for Peirce's key terms, including the phaneron. - **Peirce Edition Project**: This ongoing project aims to publish critical editions of all of Peirce's writings, which will eventually offer even more detailed insights into his work on the phaneron. Remember, the concept of the phaneron is complex and multifaceted. While these resources provide a starting point, diving into Peirce's original writings and exploring the broader context of his philosophy is crucial for a deeper understanding. # References ```dataview Table title as Title, authors as Authors where contains(subject, "phaneron") ```