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Direct experience

Direct experience or immediate experience generally denotes experience gained through immediate sense perception. Many philosophical systems hold that knowledge or skills gained through direct experience cannot be fully put into words.

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one person helps another kiss the Blarney Stone
While easily described, the direct experience of kissing the Blarney Stone is less easily obtained source ↗

Direct experience or immediate experience generally denotes experience gained through immediate sense perception. Many philosophical systems hold that knowledge or skills gained through direct experience cannot be fully put into words.

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