, PDU3701
ASSIGNMENT 1 2024
9.5.3 Assignment 03: Essay and short questions: Mandatory assignment.
Question 1: Name TWO philosophers who were associated with Phenomenology
(Refer to pages 62-63 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction)
Shaun Gallagher and Hans-Georg Gadamer
Question 2: Identify FIVE characteristics of Phenomenology
(Refer to pages 64 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction)
Five characteristics of Phenomenology:
Emphasis on Direct Experience: Phenomenology focuses on direct and immediate
experiences, prioritizing the first-hand encounter with phenomena as a basis for
understanding.
Suspension of Preconceptions: Practitioners of phenomenology aim to suspend
preconceived notions, beliefs, and assumptions about a phenomenon, allowing for a
more open and unbiased exploration of the experience.
Intentionality: Phenomenology recognizes the intentional nature of consciousness,
emphasizing that consciousness is always directed towards an object or experience. It
explores how consciousness shapes and is shaped by the intentional acts.
Descriptive Analysis: A key characteristic involves detailed and systematic description
of the structures of consciousness and experiences. Phenomenologists seek to provide
a rich and nuanced account of the essence of phenomena.
Bracketing or Epoché: Practitioners use bracketing or epoché to set aside their own
personal biases and cultural influences during the analysis. This technique allows for a
more objective examination of the phenomena as they appear in consciousness.
Question 3: Name THREE educators who are associated with Phenomenology
(Refer to pages 66-68 of Philosophy in Education Today: An Introduction for the
answer)
Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961)
Max van Manen
Shaun Gallagher
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