exteriority
[ɪkˌstɪəriˈɒrɪti]
nounfemininepl: exterioridades
exterioridade
1. the quality or state of being exterior; the condition of being on the outside or external
The exteriority of the building's facade belies its elegant interior design.
A exterioridade da fachada do edifício contrasta com seu elegante design interior.
2. in philosophy and phenomenology, the quality of being external to consciousness or the mind
Levinas explored the concept of exteriority as the otherness that transcends subjective experience.
Levinas explorou o conceito de exterioridade como a alteridade que transcende a experiência subjetiva.
3. outward appearance or superficial qualities
The artist rejected mere exteriority in favor of exploring deeper emotional truths.
O artista rejeitou a mera exterioridade em favor de explorar verdades emocionais mais profundas.
The term 'exteriority' is primarily used in academic and philosophical discourse in both Brazil and the USA. It gained prominence through the work of French-Lithuanian philosopher Emmanuel Levinas, whose ideas about exteriority and alterity have influenced contemporary ethics and phenomenology. The concept is more common in university settings and intellectual discussions than in everyday speech.
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