Human Mind through the Noetic Ontos as a Source of Knowledge and Creativity in Philosophy, Art, Science, and Technology

This article re-examines the origins of knowledge and creativity by proposing a new framework centered on the noetic ontos — the intrinsic, ontological essence of the human mind. Moving beyond conventional explanations rooted in external factors like environment, culture, and history, it argues that the human mind is not a passive recipient or processor of information. Instead, it is a dynamic, self-generating entity, or "being," that actively creates, transforms, and imbues reality with new meaning. The noetic ontos is the foundational source of this activity, enabling the mind to transcend mere cognitive functions and give rise to novel ideas, concepts, and imaginative worlds. This perspective posits that knowledge and creativity originate not just from external stimuli but, more profoundly, from the deep, internal dimensions of the human mind itself. Building on this, the article further develops the concept of the mind as a "being" that exists in three distinct yet interconnected dimensions: in itself, for itself, and beyond itself. The mind "in itself" is the private, introspective realm of self-generation, where ideas are born through deep reflection and intellectual contemplation. The mind "for itself" represents the stage of self-awareness and identity, where an individual's personal worldview is shaped by both internal insights and external interactions. Finally, the mind "beyond itself" is the outward-facing, demiurgic dimension where creative products are manifested, shared, and used to actively shape culture, civilization, and the very nature of human existence. By exploring the noetic ontos and these three dimensions, the article provides a richer, more profound understanding of knowledge and creativity as vital, living processes that resist reduction to purely neurological, algorithmic, or informational models. It ultimately contends that recognizing and cultivating the mind's ontological depth is crucial for preserving the essence of humanity in an age increasingly dominated by a unidimensional, technological perspective. Keywords : mind, philosophy of mind, epistemology, ontology, social philosophy, metaphysics, human nature, human condition, intellectual experience, AI, science, technology, art, culture, anthropology, creativity.