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To propose the concept of the iconic object as a way to reconcile givenness and objectivity in phenomenology.

June 19, 2026Forum PhilosophicumOpen Access

Between Object and Event

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This article proposes the iconic object as a phenomenological category, suggesting implications for various fields.

To propose the concept of the iconic object as a way to reconcile givenness and objectivity in phenomenology.
Explored Jean-Luc Marion’s distinctions in theological and phenomenological writings.
Analyzed the relationship between objectification and metaphysics.
Examined the implications of the iconic object in fields like medicine and ecology.
Identified the iconic object as a form of objectification that maintains distance from the given.
Demonstrated that not all objectification is metaphysical, enabling a derivative character in understanding.
Outlined how the framework of iconic objects can apply to various practical fields.

Ezequiel Murga (2026) studied this question.

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