Study the basic principles, features, and tenets of the conscious science of phenomenology. In this free online introductory course, study phenomenology's fundamental principles and characteristics as a philosophical discipline. You will examine some precursors to this movement. Similarly, we will discuss the rise of phenomenology as an influential philosophical concept in the 20th century. By completing this free online course, you will gain an exciting and professional insight into the conscious science of phenomenology. Enrol today!
Phenomenology is a disciplined study of all phenomena.
Etymologically, the term 'phenomenology' comes from two ancient Greek words,
'phenomena' and 'logos'. While the word 'logos' could be interpreted as
'logic', it also has several other meanings, including the 'Word of
God' in the biblical New Testament. A phenomenon, also translated as
'appearances', is anything that can appear to conscious awareness, from actual
chairs (real) to unicorns (imagined) to ideas (thoughts). As such, it
encompasses the whole of human conscious experience. In this free online
course, you will learn about the key 'how' and 'what' elements of
phenomenology. Then, you will discern why this conscious science's
methodological point of departure is the former and not the latter. We will
identify the two essential ingredients for attaining the 'how' (also known as
the immediate lived experience). You will see why the emphasis of phenomenology
on the tonalities and structures of one's immediate experience is the dedicated
call - to "return to the things themselves!" Examine the
phenomenological law of intentionality and how it relates to the two aspects of
'lived' experience.
