Phenomenology (philosophy)
Phenomenology (philosophy)
Phenomenology (pronounced: /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒlədʒi/) is a philosophical movement that describes the formal structure of consciousness and experiences as they present themselves to the mind, without recourse to theory, deduction, or assumptions from other disciplines such as the natural sciences.
Etymology
The term "phenomenology" comes from the Greek words "phainomenon" (meaning "that which appears") and "logos" (meaning "study"). It was first used in this philosophical sense by Immanuel Kant and later by Edmund Husserl, the founder of the phenomenological movement.
Related Terms
- Intentionality: In phenomenology, intentionality refers to the notion that consciousness is always consciousness of something.
- Epoche: A Greek term used in phenomenology to describe the process of bracketing taken for granted assumptions about the natural world.
- Hermeneutics: The theory and methodology of interpretation, often used in phenomenology.
- Existentialism: A philosophical movement that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice, which has been influenced by phenomenology.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phenomenology (philosophy)
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