The Cambridge School of Phenomenology

The Cambridge School of Phenomenology is a philosophical approach that focuses on understanding human experience from the first-person perspective. Originating in the early 20th century, it emphasizes carefully describing how things appear to consciousness, rather than analyzing external facts. Thinkers like Edmund Husserl and later Maurice Merleau-Ponty contributed to its emphasis on experiencing reality directly, highlighting phenomena such as perception, intention, and embodiment. The school aims to uncover the structures of experience to better understand consciousness, perception, and our relationship with the world, bridging philosophy with insights from psychology and the sciences.