The Phenomenological Approach to Social Reality

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This volume features fourteen essays that examine key figures within the phenomenological movement in a clear and accessible manner. It highlights the groundbreaking aspects of phenomenological theorizing against the backdrop of contemporary debates on social ontology and collective intentionality. Expert contributors explore insights from thinkers such as Martin Heidegger, Edmund Husserl, Adolf Reinach, and Max Scheler, while also addressing neglected sources that demonstrate the vitality of the phenomenological tradition. The contributions emphasize the systematic relevance of phenomenological research, situating it within the history of philosophy regarding social ontology and collective intentionality. By presenting these contributions in a scholarly yet approachable way, the volume offers an important perspective on contemporary debates, bridging the gap between analytical and continental traditions in social philosophy. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of questions such as the nature of shared experiences and emotions, the concept of groups, the significance of institutional facts like money and universities, and the role of values in social reality.