Review of The Existential Husserl. A Collection of Critical Essays: Cavallaro, Marco & Heffernan, George (eds.): The Existential Husserl. A Collection of Critical Essays. Cham: Springer, 2022, xviii + 354pp., €120.99 (hbk), ISBN: 978-3-031-05094-7

This text explores the relationship between existential and transcendental phenomenology in the philosophy of Edmund Husserl. It argues that these two approaches are not mutually exclusive and that Husserl's philosophy encompasses both. The text reviews a collection of essays that delve into this to...

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Publicado en:Husserl Studies Vol. 40; no. 1; pp. 99 - 107
Autor principal: Džanić, Denis
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Springer Nature Apr2024
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Sumario:This text explores the relationship between existential and transcendental phenomenology in the philosophy of Edmund Husserl. It argues that these two approaches are not mutually exclusive and that Husserl's philosophy encompasses both. The text reviews a collection of essays that delve into this topic in detail, covering various subjects and offering valuable insights into Husserl's thinking. It concludes by suggesting that further investigation is necessary to fully comprehend the connection between existential and transcendental phenomenology in Husserl's work. Additionally, the text discusses the concept of reason in Husserl's philosophy and its connection to questions of authentic existence. It examines the shift in Husserl's thinking towards the practical and the significance of personal freedom and responsibility. The text also compares Husserl's existentialism to that of other philosophers, such as Heidegger and Kierkegaard, emphasizing the role of reason in Husserl's understanding of ethics. It acknowledges the limitations of Husserl's approach and proposes looking to Kierkegaard for a more nuanced understanding of hedonistic existence. The text concludes by discussing the importance of existential choices and their impact on self-constitution and ethical commitment. Overall, it provides a comprehensive exploration of Husserl's existential phenomenology and its implications for ethics.