The Neophenomenological Theory of Subjectivity as a Tool for Comparative Studies
The Neophenomenological Theory of Subjectivity as a Tool for Comparative Studies
Author(s): Sven SellmerSubject(s): Philosophy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie
Keywords: comparative philosophy; Greek philosophy; Hindu philosophy; Indian philosophy; pehomenology; self; subjectivity; neophenomenology; Hermann Schmitz
Summary/Abstract: The conception of subjectivity developed by the German philosopher Hermann Schmitz (1927-) is especially suitable for cross-cultural investigations because its foundations lie in humen experiences that are basic and universal. The papers has two aims: (1) to give outline of Schmitz's theory, (2) to show its usefulness and its limits by interpreting some Greek and Indian philosophers who represent certain main approaches to the issue of subjectivity.
Journal: ARGUMENT: Biannual Philosophical Journal
- Issue Year: I/2011
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 9-22
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English