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Area of Science:

  • Philosophy
  • Human Sciences
  • Phenomenology

Background:

  • Phenomenology publications in human science and philosophy journals appear inconsistent.
  • Existing literature lacks clear categorization, making it difficult to navigate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a framework for understanding the diverse landscape of phenomenology research.
  • To differentiate between foundational works, exegetical studies, and direct phenomenological investigations.
  • To clarify the practice of "doing phenomenology directly on the phenomena."

Main Methods:

  • Categorization of phenomenology publications into three distinct types.
  • Analysis of the core principles of direct phenomenological inquiry.
  • Exploration of the attitude and awareness required for phenomenological research.

Main Results:

  • Identified three key categories: foundational publications, exegetical works, and direct phenomenological studies.
  • Argued that direct engagement with phenomena, through attentive awareness, is crucial.
  • Proposed that philosophical exegesis and argumentation are less effective for explicating experiential phenomena.

Conclusions:

  • A clear distinction between types of phenomenology research aids in understanding the field.
  • "Doing phenomenology directly" involves a specific attentive attitude towards lived experience.
  • Phenomenologically inspired interpretation and skillful use of examples facilitate direct phenomenological study.