Phenomenology: The Basics

Phenomenology: The Basics

by Dan Zahavi (Author), Zahavi (Author), Dan Zahavi (Author)

Synopsis

Phenomenology: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to one of the dominant philosophical movements of the 20th century. This lively and lucid book provides an introduction to the essential phenomenological concepts that are crucial for understanding great thinkers such as Husserl, Heidegger, and Merleau-Ponty. Written by a leading expert in the field, Dan Zahavi examines and explains key questions such as:

* What is a phenomenological analysis?

* What are the methodological foundations of phenomenology?

* What does phenomenology have to say about embodiment and intersubjectivity?

* How is phenomenology distinguished from, and related to, other fields in philosophy?

* How do ideas from classic phenomenology relate to ongoing debates in psychology and qualitative research?

With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading, the book considers key philosophical arguments around phenomenology, making this an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a concise and accessible introduction to the rich and complex study of phenomenology.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 168
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 17 Oct 2018

ISBN 10: 1138216704
ISBN 13: 9781138216709

Media Reviews

A lucid and authoritative introduction to phenomenology including its practical applications in sociology and psychology from one of the world's leading phenomenologists.

Dermot Moran, University College Dublin, Ireland

Zahavi's Phenomenology: The Basics will guide several generations of philosophers and scientists in the study of consciousness, embodiment, communality and normality.

Sara Heinamaa, Academy of Finland, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland

Dan Zahavi, one of the most prolific and insightful phenomenologists of his generation, has provided a concise, clear and intellectually stimulating introduction to the study of phenomenology.

Alessandro Duranti, University of California, Los Angeles, USA

This lucid book gets to the core of what phenomenology is all about, and is essential reading for any students of that tradition.

Piet Hut, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, USA

Author Bio
Dan Zahavi is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark and the University of Oxford, UK, and Director of the Center for Subjectivity Research in Copenhagen. He is the author of Self-Awareness and Alterity (1999), Husserl's Phenomenology (2003), Subjectivity and Selfhood (2005), Self and Other (2014), and Husserl's Legacy (2017). He co-authored The Phenomenological Mind (2012) with Shaun Gallagher, and has recently edited The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Phenomenology (2012) and The Oxford Handbook of the History of Phenomenology (2018).