Social Phenomenology Husserl, Intersubjectivity, and Collective Intentionality [Hardcover]

The question of intersubjectivity was perhaps one of the most debated and attended-to philosophical problems of the last century. But what is really interesting about it is the fact that the same question seems to play a pivotal role in both analytical and continental (phenomenological) traditions which otherwise appear to continually drift away from each other, or try to sever all connections to one another in their attempt to assert their self-sufficiency. And this alleged self-sufficiency is precisely what Eric Chelstrom is trying to overcome in his clear and well-argued work on intersubjectivity and collective intentionality, which attempts to develop a solid and productive dialogue between the two philosophical perspectives. ... By successfully using the compass of clear-cut Husserlian terminology, Chelstrom succeeds in finding his way through the dangerous and murky waters of social phenomenology, not only avoiding the hazards of the established analytical perspectives on the same matter, but also constructing a bridge between the two antagonistic traditions which invites other thinkers belonging to the said traditions of thought to cross it for the sake of the things themselves .Social Phenomenology is a valuable addition to recent literature that juxtaposes the traditions of Phenomenology and Analytic philosophy. Chelstrom develops a Husserlian approach to issues of collective intentionality and social ontology, defending the view from critics within the Phenomenological tradition (such as Sartre and Heidegger) and presenting it as a viable alternative to prominent analytic accounts. The book provides a clear introduction to central elements of phenomenology while also showing how dialogue between different traditions can shed new light on shared problems. It will be of interest to scholars working on issues related to social ontology and collective intentionality, and also to those looking for an advanced introduction to phenomenology as it applies to the lcD