Husserl on Passive Synthesis - 1059 Words

In this section Husserl compares the progressive perceptual process of an immanent object with that of a transcendent (i.e. spatial object), with special interest towards the Now phase of perception. He quickly points out that immanent objects only have . . . one possible way to be given in the original in every Now . . . which means during the duration of an experience of an immanent object, a color for example, the object is completely determined and the distinction between appearing and what appears is collapsed(ACPAC553). The reverse is true in the case of external perceptions of transcendent objects. As Husserl states, . . . the spatial object has infinitely many ways [to be given in the original] since it can appear in the Now,†¦show more content†¦The sense is, however, never fully given in an absolute way in the external perception of transcendent objects. This leads us to the issue of skepticism. In external perception, according to Husserl, the accomplishment of sense-giving is never complete as there is a continuous bringing forth of intuitions which fulfill empty prefigured intentions of the object. (ACPAC57) But this is not the only function of the sense-giving, the sense itself, Husserl says, . . . is continually cultivated and is genuinely so in steady transformations, constantly leaving open the possibility of new transformations.(ACPAC57) That is, the sense becomes enriched as it exists for a conscious subject, which makes perception an acquisition of knowledge. For although there is an ever changing sense exhibited through the external perception of a transcendent object, there is also the unified, what Husserl calls, substrate x which subsists through all the flowing of sense in whatever How mode it is presented. This is the sense which becomes ever more determined and enriched. Spawned by this process is an unattainable idea which, according to Husserl, lies in in finity, and that is the idea of an absolute and determined transcendent object (ACPAC58). At best, for Husserl, we grasp in the flesh a flowing-approximation which acts as if it were the essence but only produces a partial intuitiveShow MoreRelatedPhenomenological: Qualitative Research and Research Methodology9542 Words   |  39 Pagesnumber of philosophers into a variety of divergent themes. At the beginning of the 20th century, Edmund Husserl (1962), the founder of modern phenomenology, gave phenomenology new meaning, which gained significance as his theory of a ‘Science of Consciousness’. This theory involved the study of phenomena (things, objects) as they present themselves in consciousness as immediate experience. Husserl does not accept that certainty (or ultimate truth) can be achieved solely through the use of rationalityRead MoreThesis About Call Center Agents14127 Words   |  57 Pageswork motivation, challenges and coping strategies. The work motivation was noted to be high due to the financial benefit of the job. However, problems such as excessive tardiness and absences from school, difficulties meeting school requirements and passive class participation have been observed among the working students. Some managed to develop coping strategies like studying during days off and decreasing leisure time. Others resorted to engaging in smoking or drinking habits to cope with the stressRead MoreOrganisational Theory230255 Words   |  922 Pagesunderlying theoretical dimensions nor methodological approach to be employed. With the recognition of different approaches to organization theory, there is a widely perceived need to bring some order to the field. This textbook offers a well-integrated synthesis of approaches to organization theory. It will be welcomed by organization theory scholars and reflective practitioners and is a valuable companion for scholars and students of organization theory. Henk W. Volberda, Chair of the Departmen t of Strategic