Refleksien
Refleksien is a term used in Scandinavian philosophy and media theory to denote a practice or phenomenon of reflexive thinking and self-referential representation. The term combines the Norwegian word refleks (reflection) with a suffix -ien that marks a field or practice.
Definition: Refleksien refers to the iterative process by which perception, memory, and interpretation feed back into
Origins and usage: While the concept has origins in academic discourse from the late 20th century, it
Forms and manifestations: In literature, Refleksien appears as self-commentary or metafiction; in film and digital media,
Implications: The concept is used to examine subjectivity, accountability, and the politics of representation, highlighting how
Reception: Critics emphasize its utility for critical self-awareness, while some argue it risks obscuring content beneath
See also: Reflexivity, meta-narrative, metafiction, hermeneutics.