Phenomenology & Social Constructionism Study Guide
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What is the focus of phenomenology according to Alfred Schutz?

  • Understanding and describing the subjective experiences of individuals as they relate to social phenomena. (correct)
  • Analyzing the objective reality of social phenomena.
  • Exploring the historical context of social phenomena.
  • Studying the biological basis of subjective experiences.

    • What does 'intersubjectivity' refer to in the context of phenomenology?

  • The individual's personal interpretation of social events.
  • Shared understanding and mutual consciousness of each other's subjective experiences, intentions, and actions within the lifeworld. (correct)
  • The layering of subjective experiences within the lifeworld.
  • The biological basis for shared reality.

    • What is 'collective conscience' and how does it differ from 'intersubjectivity'?

  • Collective conscience refers to individual consciousness, while intersubjectivity refers to collective consciousness.
  • Collective conscience refers to personal interpretations, while intersubjectivity refers to shared reality.
  • Collective conscience refers to shared moral norms and values, while intersubjectivity refers to shared understanding of subjective experiences. (correct)
  • Collective conscience refers to shared reality, while intersubjectivity refers to personal interpretations.

    • What is meant by 'subjective meaning' in the context of phenomenology?

    <p>'Lifeworld' required acknowledging the meaning that individuals attribute to their actions, interactions, and objects in the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In phenomenology, what does 'lifeworld' refer to?

    <p>'Lifeworld' is related to Alfred Schutz's term of 'Pre-Reflective Experience', representing taken-for-granted assumptions and common sense knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of phenomenology according to Alfred Schutz?

    <p>Understanding and describing the subjective experiences of individuals as they relate to social phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is 'lifeworld' related to phenomenology according to Alfred Schutz?

    <p>It represents the 'pre-reflective experience' and shared reality in subjective meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'intersubjectivity' involve in the context of phenomenology?

    <p>Shared understanding and mutual consciousness of each other's subjective experiences, intentions, and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of 'subjective meaning' in phenomenology?

    <p>Acknowledging the meaning that individuals attribute to their actions, interactions, and objects in the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Collective conscience' differs from 'intersubjectivity' in what way?

    <p>'Collective conscience' focuses on shared moral values and beliefs, while 'intersubjectivity' involves mutual understanding of subjective experiences and intentions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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