Non-conceptual content

Non-conceptual content refers to experiences or mental states that are not based on specific concepts or mental representations. Unlike thinking about something through ideas or categories, non-conceptual content is more immediate and raw, such as the raw feeling of perceiving a color or the sensation of pain. It provides a direct, non-analytical awareness that isn’t shaped by mental labels or judgments. This concept is important in philosophy and psychology because it addresses how we experience the world before we actively interpret or think about it, capturing the foundational layer of conscious experience.