This chapter focuses on phenomenology, which is both a branch of philosophy as well as a qualitative methodological approach. It aims to understand the intrinsic and extrinsic components of an experience or the experience of a phenomenon. The history and articulators are examined followed by examples in art education and museums. The featured researcher for this chapter is Kiersten Latham, who...
Purpose Americans increasingly feel a sense of wonder at the universe; meditation and yoga are on the rise; and a field known as Contemplative Studies has emerged. These indicators, among others, suggest a groundswell of interest in contemplative practice and contemplative experience and raise intriguing questions for information and Information Studies. Against this backdrop, this paper asks:...