The Husserlian Foundations of Science

Abstract

Introduction. Husserl's Idea of Phenomenology as the Foundational Theory of Science. I. 'Descriptive Phenomenology': Remarks on Husserl's Approach to the Foundation of Knowledge. II. Husserl's Principle of Evidence: The Significance of a Methodological Norm for Phenomenology as a Science. III. Intentionality and Constitution: Changes in the Concept of Intentionality in Edmund Husserl's Philosophy. IV. The Problem of the Epoche in Husserl's Philosophy. V. Psychology and Phenomenology: Their Fundamental Relations in Husserl's Philosophy. VI. Psychology: A New Way Into Transcendental Philosophy? Some Thoughts on the Last Part of Husserl's Crisis. VII. Edmund Husserl's Phenomenology as Foundation of Natural Science. VIII. History and Life-World as the Foundation of the Sense of the Sciences in Husserl's Late Work. IX. The Question of History and 'History' in Husserl's Intentional Analysis. X. Time and History in Husserl's Philosophy: The Question of Their Connection. XI. Phenomenology as First Philosophy: Reflections on Husserl. XII. Crisis of European Culture: A Heritage of Problems in Husserlian Philosophy. Index of Names. Index of Topics.