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Ontological distinction

11 February 2025

An Ontological distinction is a core Distinction with the The Ontology of the Human Observer.

Distinction
Acceptance
Allies and enemies of learning
Already listening
Always listening
Anxiety
Assessment
Automatic listening
Basic linguistic act
Basic moods of life
Breakdown
Concernful activity
Conversation for clarity
Conversation for coordination of action
Conversation for relationship
Conversation for second order learning
Core concern
Declaration
Legitimate other
Listening
Making meaning
Ontological coach
Ontological coaching
Ontological learning
Ontological shift
Optimism
Resentment
Resignation
Shared background of obviousness
The domain of body
The domain of language
The three ontological domains
Way of Being
Wonder


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