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Definition:
The term phenomenology literally means "the science of phenomena" and is based
on the premise that reality consists solely of objects and events as they are perceived
or understood in human consciousness. Thus, reality is not made up of anything
independent of human consciousness. The most famous proponent of this view was Edmund
Husserl.
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What is Epistemology?
Epistemology is the investigation into the grounds and nature of knowledge itself. Epistemological studies are usually focused upon our means for acquiring knowledge, and as a consequence, modern epistemology generally involves a debate between rationalism and empiricism, or the question of whether knowledge can be acquired a priori or a posteriori.What is Philosophy?
What is philosophy? Is there any point in studying philosophy, or is it a useless subject? What are the different branches of philosophy - what's the difference between aestheitcs and ethics? What's the difference between metaphysics and epistemology?
