Single Idea 15570

[catalogued under 1. Philosophy / H. Continental Philosophy / 2. Phenomenology]

Full Idea

For Husserl, phenomenology must seek the essential aspects of phenomena - necessary, universal structures, such as the essence of art or the essence of representation. He sought a science of these essences.

Gist of Idea

Phenomenology is the science of essences - necessary universal structures for art, representation etc.

Source

report of Edmund Husserl (Logical Investigations [1900]) by Richard Polt - Heidegger: an introduction 2 'Dilthey'

Book Reference

Polt,Richard: 'Heidegger: an introduction' [Routledge 2003], p.14