Vicki Earle

Phenomenology as research method or substantive metaphysics? An overview of phenomenology's uses in nursing.

Nursing Philosophy October 1, 2010 Vicki Earle

In exploring phenomenological literature, it is evident that the term 'phenomenology' holds rather different meanings depending upon the context. Phenomenology has been described as both a philosophical movement and an approach to human science research. The phenomenology of Husserl, Heidegger, Gadamer, and Merleau-Ponty was philosophical in nature and not intended to provide rules or...