The Origins of the Horizon in Husserl S Phenomenology Contributions to Phenomenology

This volume is the first book-length analysis of the problematic concept of the ‘horizon’ in Edmund Husserl’s phenomenology, as well as in phenomenology generally. A recent arrival on the conceptual scene, the horizon still eludes robust definition. The author shows in this authoritative exploration of the topic that Husserl, the originator of phenomenology, placed the notion of the horizon at the centre of philosophical enquiry. He also demonstrates the rightful centrality of the concept of the horizon, all too often viewed as an imprecise metaphor of tangential significance. His systematic analysis deploys both early and late work by Husserl, as well as hitherto unpublished manuscripts. Opening out the question to include that of the origins of the horizon, the book explores the horizon as philosophical theme or notion, as a figure of intentionality, and as a signification of one’s consciousness of the world—our ‘world-horizon’. It argues that the central philosophical significance of the problematic of the horizon makes itself apparent in realizing how this problematic enriches our philosophical understanding of subjectivity. Systematic, thorough, and revealing, this study of the significance of a core concept in phenomenology will be relevant not only to the phenomenological community, but also to anyone interested in the intersections of phenomenology and other philosophical traditions, such as hermeneutics and pragmatism.​ This Volume Is The First Book-length Analysis Of The Problematic Concept Of The 'horizon' In Edmund Husserl's Phenomenology, As Well As In Phenomenology Generally. A Recent Arrival On The Conceptual Scene, The Horizon Still Eludes Robust Definition. The Author Shows In This Authoritative Exploration Of The Topic That Husserl, The Originator Of Phenomenology, Placed The Notion Of The Horizon At The Centre Of Philosophical Enquiry. He Also Demonstrates The Rightful Centrality Of The Concept Of The Horizon, All Too Often Viewed As An Imprecise Metaphor Of Tangential Significance. His Systematic Analysis Deploys Both Early And Late Works By Husserl, Including Recently Published Manuscripts. Introduction -- Part 1: The Emergence Of The Horizon. Indexicality As A Phenomenological Problem ; James And Husserl: The Horizon As A Psychological And Philosophical Theme ; The World-horizon In Ideas I ; The Structures Of Horizon-consciousness In Ideas I. -- Part 2: The Horizons Of Transcendental Subjectivity. The Static And Genetic Determinations Of The Horizon ; The Reduction As The Disclosure Of The Horizons Of Transcendental Subjectivity ; The Horizon And The Origins Of Sense-formation ; Husserl's Notion Of The Primal Ego In Light Of The Hermeneutical Critique. -- Part 3: The World-horizon As The Wherefrom, Wherein, And The Whereto Of Experience. The World-horizon As The Wherefrom Of Experience ; The World-horizon As The Wherein Of Experience ; The World-horizon As The Whereto Of Experience ; Conclusion. Saulius Geniusas. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Also Issued Online. This volume is the first book-length analysis of the problematic concept of the 'horizon' in Edmund Husserl's phenomenology, as well as in phenomenology generally. A recent arrival on the conceptual scene, the horizon still eludes robust definition. The author shows in this authoritative exploration of the topic that Husserl, the founder of phenomenology, placed the notion of the horizon at the centre of philosophical enquiry. He also demonstrates the rightful centrality of the concept of the horizon, all too often viewed as an imprecise metaphor of tangential significance. His systematic analysis deploys both early and late work by Husserl, including recently published manuscripts. Opening out the question to include that of the origins of the horizon, the book explores the horizon as philosophical theme or notion, as a figure of intentionality, and as a signification of one's consciousness of the world--our 'world-horizon'. It argues that the central philosophical significance of the problematic of the horizon makes itself apparent in realizing how this problematic enriches our philosophical understanding of subjectivity. Systematic, thorough, and revealing, this study of the significance of a core concept in phenomenology will be relevant not only to the phenomenological community, but also to anyone interested in the intersections of phenomenology and other philosophical traditions, such as hermeneutics and pragmatism Front Matter....Pages i-xii Introduction....Pages 1-20 Front Matter....Pages 21-21 Indexicality as a Phenomenological Problem....Pages 23-39 James and Husserl: The Horizon as a Psychological and a Philosophical Theme....Pages 41-54 The World-Horizon in Ideas I ....Pages 55-64 The Structures of Horizon-Consciousness in Ideas I ....Pages 65-85 Front Matter....Pages 87-87 The Static and Genetic Determinations of the Horizon....Pages 89-111 The Reduction as the Disclosure of the Horizons of Transcendental Subjectivity....Pages 113-135 The Horizon and the Origins of Sense-Formation....Pages 137-154 Husserl’s Notion of the Primal Ego in Light of the Hermeneutical Critique....Pages 155-174 Front Matter....Pages 175-175 The World-Horizon as the Wherefrom of Experience....Pages 177-193 The World-Horizon as the Wherein of Experience....Pages 195-208 The World-Horizon as the Whereto of Experience....Pages 209-224 Conclusion....Pages 225-237 Back Matter....Pages 239-243 This volume is the first book-length analysis of the problematic concept of the 'horizon' in Edmund Husserl's phenomenology, as well as in phenomenology generally. A recent arrival on the conceptual scene, the horizon still eludes robust definition. The author shows in this authoritative exploration of the topic that Husserl, the originator of phenomenology, placed the notion of the horizon at the centre of philosophical enquiry. He also demonstrates the rightful centrality of the concept of the horizon, all too often viewed as an imprecise metaphor of tangential significance. His systematic a. Read more... Abstract: This is the first book-length analysis of the problematic concept of the horizon in Edmund Husserl's phenomenology. The author demonstrates the rightful centrality of the concept of the horizon, too often viewed as an imprecise metaphor of little importance. Read more...