fullnesssuch

Fullnesssuch is a neologism used in contemporary philosophy and aesthetics to denote a mode of experience in which a phenomenon is grasped in its complete, self-contained presence, reminiscent of suchness. The term blends fullness, indicating plenitude or saturated presence, with such, drawn from Buddhist philosophy to describe the intrinsic nature of things beyond conceptual construction.

Definition and features: Fullnesssuch refers to a non-conceptual, all-encompassing apprehension where the object is perceived as having its own absolute being, rather than being defined primarily by function, utility, or metaphor. It emphasizes immediacy, wholeness, and minimal interpretive interference. The experience is often described as saturating the phenomenological field, leaving little room for secondary narration or judgment.

Origins and usage: The term appears in late-20th and early-21st-century discussions within experimental aesthetics and phenomenology, largely in online forums and speculative essays. It is not yet standardized in scholarly vocabularies, and its usage can vary across contexts.

Applications and examples: In art theory, a fullnesssuch reading of a painting would focus on the immediate presence of color, form, and texture as an end in itself. In contemplative writing, fullnesssuch denotes the felt sense of being with phenomena as they appear, without conceptual overlays. In literary analysis, a scene could be said to evoke fullnesssuch when it conveys presence directly rather than through allegory.

Critique and reception: Critics argue that the term risks vagueness, while proponents suggest it helps describe experiential aspects that standard terms overlook. See also suchness, plenitude, immediacy, phenomenology.