The interplay of indexicality between essence and meanings: an interconnection of experiences and memory

This research investigates the interplay between the structural reality of experiences in knowledge formation and philosophical perspectives on the nature and interaction of acts. It begins with Husserl's *Präsenzzeit* (presence in awareness) and explores the connection between pre-reflective awareness and the arguments of Husserl, Levinas, Mulligan, and Hintikka. The central question examines the critical role of indexical phenomena in defining the essence of experiences and retaining awareness (memory/self-identity). The study explores how indexical phenomena can be distinguished through inference-oriented characterization of relations, whether the essence of experience belongs to an intuitive capacity, and how this capacity contributes to the structural reality of being and meaning formation. It critically reflects on experiential inferences and their impact on awareness, contrasting this with the interpretation of truth as merely accidental or historically defined.

The paper draws heavily from the work of Husserl, focusing on his concepts of *Präsenzzeit*, the temporal extension of 'acts', and the distinction between constituting and constituted dimensions of objects and acts. Levinas's views on experience and intuitive capacity are integrated to understand the foundation of epistemic evidence. Mulligan's contemporary perspective on meaning formation through relational reflections provides a framework for analyzing the interplay of indexicals. Hintikka's work on indexicals and demonstratives contributes to understanding the role of inference and the characterization of indexical forms. The study also references works by Smith and McIntyre on intentionalism, Pernu on thematic and unthematic awareness, and Pala on pre-reflective awareness in knowledge formulation. Other relevant thinkers, including Findlay, Huemer, Sokolowski, Brough, Zahavi, and Hopp, are cited to support different aspects of the argument.

The methodology is primarily philosophical analysis, employing a sophisticated form of cognitive philosophical analysis that integrates phenomenological perspectives. The paper uses Husserl's concepts to analyze reflections of attribute relations as an essence of experiences. Agential indexicals and spatiotemporal relations are characterized, with pure indexicals identified as structural notions implicitly connected to other relations. The integration of these reflections is analyzed in relation to meaning formation and the synthesis of acts (signitive, intuitive, and communicative). Relations are validated based on peer and pragmatic conditions in both passive and active states, considering the function of intentionality. The analysis examines the distinction between constituting and constituted dimensions of objects and acts, focusing on the role of spatiotemporal relations and the concept of the 'order of experiences'. The study explores the indexical forms (pure, agential, demonstrative) arising from reflections of relations, their role in characterizing cognizable content, and their connection to meaning and inferencing acts. The concept of 'sphere-of-relations' is introduced to analyze the encoding and extension of relations for characterization into indexical forms. The interaction of attributes, changes in characterization, and their impact on the value of meanings are explored. Hintikka's work on demonstratives and pure indexicals is used to examine the relationship between the sphere-of-relations and indexicals. The paper analyzes the independence ratio of intentional objectifying acts and their role in meaning valuation, considering the temporal and spatial relations associated with attributes of substances and their reflections as positions and locations. The analysis explores the causal determinations between sphere-of-relations and their reflections, considering the synthesis of acts, adequacy, and the emergence of referential reflections. The concept of 'irruption' is introduced to describe the sudden and significant changes in experiential coherence. The study explores the relationship between grasping and inferring acts, their causal efficacy, and the role of mental imagery. The role of communicative acts in transforming ontological relations is examined, with a focus on the causal efficacy of past affairs and their impact on present affairs. The paper analyzes how the sphere-of-relations is refined through characterization, leading to the non-decomposability of elementary modes of experiential notions. The synthesis of acts and fulfillment of epistemic evidence are analyzed through a diagram and equation, demonstrating the interrelation of experiential inferences, function of intentionality, mental objects, and dimensions of experiential essence and spatial-temporal relations. The role of intuitive capacity, *Wesensschau*, and epistemic evidence in the formation of meanings and the relationship between essence and hyle are discussed, integrating the insights of Husserl, Hintikka, and Levinas.

The paper's central argument is that meaning is not formed directly from experiences, but rather through an interplay of indexical forms and reflections of relations. These reflections, arising from the sphere-of-relations, are characterized and mapped to potential representations relative to meanings. The study identifies pure indexicals (here, now, spatiotemporal relations) as crucial in this process. The analysis shows how the synthesis of acts (signification, intuition, and communication) contributes to meaning formation, with each act contributing to the overall understanding. The study establishes that the essence of experience lies within the intuitive capacity of the self (*I/me-ness*), which utilizes *Wesensschau* to distinguish essence from the raw materials of experience (hyle). The paper highlights the causal efficacy of both active and passive states of inference in shaping the value of meanings. The analysis reveals that the value of meanings is impacted by the independence ratio of intentional objectifying acts and that the sphere-of-relations plays a key role in establishing a harmony between inferences and meaning acts. Temporal and spatial relations associated with attributes of substances are analyzed, demonstrating how they contribute to the formation of indexical reflections. The study underscores the importance of communicative acts in transforming ontological relations. The interplay between conformal and supplemental phases in the actualization of intentional objectifying acts influences meaning. The paper introduces the concept of 'irruption' to explain sudden shifts in experiential coherence and finds that adequacy in meaning formation depends on the degree of inferentiality. The study suggests a complex interdependency between grasping and inferring acts, highlighting the role of mental imagery in establishing causal efficacy. The paper also shows that the awareness of self-identity is intrinsically linked to awareness of the sphere-of-relations, with the intuitive capacity mediating the relationship between knowledge and intuitive intelligence.

The findings address the research question by demonstrating the intricate connection between experiences, indexicality, and meaning formation. The significance of the results lies in providing a novel framework for understanding how meanings are constructed through the interaction of experiential essence, intuitive capacity, and relational reflections. The analysis bridges phenomenological insights with cognitive perspectives, offering a nuanced approach to the study of consciousness and meaning. The study contributes to the field by refining our understanding of indexicality, intuitive capacity, and the role of inference in shaping our understanding of the world. The integration of Husserl, Levinas, Mulligan, and Hintikka's perspectives provides a richer, more comprehensive framework for understanding the complex relationship between experience, knowledge, and meaning.

This paper presents a novel framework for understanding the interplay between indexicality, essence, and meaning formation through the lens of phenomenology and cognitive philosophy. The findings highlight the critical role of intuitive capacity, *Wesensschau*, and the synthesis of acts in shaping our understanding of experiences and their relation to meanings. Future research could explore the empirical implications of the proposed model, investigating how these processes manifest in different cognitive tasks and across various cultures. Further investigation could also explore the potential applications of this framework in areas such as artificial intelligence, aiming to create more human-like systems capable of understanding and generating meanings in complex contexts.

The study is primarily a philosophical analysis, and therefore lacks direct empirical validation. The focus on specific philosophical perspectives might limit the generalizability of the findings to other theoretical frameworks. Furthermore, the complexity of the concepts and the integration of multiple philosophical perspectives might pose challenges for readers unfamiliar with the specific terminology and concepts used. Future work could address these limitations by conducting empirical research to test the hypotheses generated by the theoretical framework and exploring the connections to other relevant theories.