frumkenningum
Frumkenningum is an Icelandic term used to describe primordial recognitions, or pre-reflective identifications, that individuals and systems use to make sense of sensory input. In philosophy of mind, phenomenology, and cognitive science, the concept is employed to denote the basic recognitions that ground higher cognition, such as distinguishing objects from the background, identifying animate versus inanimate entities, or noting self from non-self without deliberate reasoning.
Etymology and usage: The term combines frum- meaning primordial or original with kenning, meaning recognition or
Theoretical significance: Some scholars treat frumkenningum as foundational to concept formation and language acquisition, arguing that
Examples and debate: Proponents point to rapid, early detections—such as face-like responses in newborns or quick
See also: Core knowledge, Perception, Phenomenology, Infant development, Artificial intelligence perception.