phenomenology

Definitions

The philosophical study of the structures of experience and consciousness.

A research approach that focuses on the commonality of a lived experience within a particular group.

Examples

The course provides a deep dive into the phenomenology of human perception and how we experience the world.

In his latest book, the philosopher explores the phenomenology of religious experience through a series of personal interviews.

Synonyms

study of experience descriptive philosophy analysis of consciousness subjective inquiry

Antonyms

objective science materialism physicalism empirical reductionism