Fenomenologisch



Example: We bestuderen de fenomenologische methode in deze filosofieles.

Definition


"Fenomenologisch" describes something related to phenomenology, a branch of philosophy that studies structures of experience and consciousness from a first-person perspective. In the example phrase, it refers to a method that examines phenomena as they are perceived without presuppositions.

Etymology


The word "fenomenologisch" comes from the Greek 'phainomenon,' meaning 'that which appears,' combined with the suffix '-logisch,' related to 'logos' meaning 'study' or 'discourse.' Thus, it literally means 'the study of phenomena,' reflecting its roots in exploring appearances and experiences.

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"Fenomenologisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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