Description
Shows signs of wear. Jacket may be torn, cover may have creases, pages have some writing and highlighting. May have some water damage. May be a former library book. If you are buying a box set item, the box may not be included.
This well-worn copy of “Phenomenology of the Social World” by Alfred Schutz bears the marks of a book that has been deeply studied and cherished by its previous owners. Schutz, an Austrian philosopher and sociologist, was a pioneer in the field of phenomenology and its application to the social sciences. Published in 1967, this groundbreaking work introduced Schutz’s concept of the “life-world” – the intersubjective realm of lived experience and meaning shared by members of a society.
Through philosophical analysis and empirical observation, Schutz aimed to bridge the gap between the subjective and objective realms, offering a framework for understanding the social construction of reality. His insights influenced generations of sociologists, anthropologists, and philosophers, and remain relevant today in fields as diverse as communication studies and cognitive science. This well-thumbed copy, with its underlined passages and marginalia, serves as a testament to the enduring impact of Schutz’s ideas and the intellectual discourse they have inspired.
