Varieties of the Lifeworld: Phenomenology and Aesthetic Experience

Abstract In this contribution we first sketch an outline of the concept lifeworld ( Lebenswelt ), to introduce readers guest-edited collection essays Varieties Lifeworld: Phenomenology and Aesthetic Experience , special issue “Continental Philosophy Review.” We trace back origin Husserl’s late phenomenology, although also explaining (on basis careful historical-conceptual reconstructions offered by some distinguished scholars Husserl phenomenological movement) that development phenomenology was gradual connected, among other things, question natural world experience. Then, quickly referring Gadamer, Landgrebe, Fink authors belonging tradition, explain different interpretations topic “Lifeworld” in thinking have been provided: our view, contributes fact still nowadays is a fascinating philosophically stimulating one. Finally, making reference more recent works such as Figal, Gallagher, Zahavi Shusterman (a pragmatist philosopher, whose somaesthetics nonetheless very rich insights can be connected views body its place world), emphasize how concerning capable today open great variety perspectives plurality paths for thinking, testified collected