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Understanding phenomenology.

Anne Flood

Nurse researcher 2010 DOI: 10.7748/nr2010.01.17.2.7.c7457 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Philosophy of mind
Keywords Humans Data collection Nursing methodology research Nursing theory
Key points Argues that phenomenology's central position is that basic human truths are accessible only through inner subjectivity and that the person is integral to the environment. The paper reviews theoretical perspectives on phenomenology and discusses the methods adopted in phenomenological research.

Abstract

Phenomenology is a philosophic attitude and research approach. Its primary position is that the most basic human truths are accessible only through inner subjectivity, and that the person is integral to the environment. This paper discusses the theoretical perspectives related to phenomenology, and includes a discussion of the methods adopted in phenomenological research.

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