Phenomenology Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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What is the key idea of phenomenology?
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A: Reality is not objective but constructed through individual experiences and perceptions.
2
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How does Schutz apply phenomenology to sociology?
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A: He emphasizes ‘typifications’ -shared categories people use to make sense of their everyday life.
3
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What is meant by ‘lifeworld’?
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A: The world of everyday life that individuals experience and give meaning to.
4
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How does phenomenology critique positivist sociology?
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A: It argues that trying to find objective laws ignores how people interpret and construct reality.
