Lebenswelt (life-world)

Lebenswelt, or life-world, refers to the everyday, immediate experiences and surroundings through which people perceive and make sense of their existence. It encompasses the shared social, cultural, and physical contexts in which we live, communicate, and understand the world around us. Think of it as the rich fabric of routine activities, relationships, and environments that form the backdrop for our consciousness, shaping how we interpret meaning and navigate our daily lives. In short, it's the familiar world of our lived experience that underpins our perception of reality.