EDMUND HUSSERL’S CONCEPTION OF MAN

Edmund Husserl’s exploration of the concept of man through phenomenology forms the basis of this study. Husserl posits that man, as an intentional being, constructs both the external and internal worlds through intentionality, leading to what he terms a “structural existence.” This study addresses the problem that, although science often attempts to eliminate subjectivity, Husserl emphasizes that man’s subjective value remains fundamental. The objective is to investigate Husserl’s views on how man not only gives meaning to the world but also retains irreplaceable subjective experience and value, even in an inter-subjective lifeworld where interactions with others shape objectivity. The research employs a combination of library research and textual analysis to collect and analyze data from various sources. These methods enable a thorough examination of Husserl’s ideas and the identification of patterns and themes within the philosophical texts studied. Findings reveal that man is not an isolated entity but a living, physical being whose existence is intertwined with the world and others through emotional and practical engagement in the inter-subjective lifeworld. This engagement continuously shapes the meaning of self and the world. This study implies that Husserl’s phenomenological approach highlights the importance of human subjectivity and inter-subjectivity as foundations for understanding both personal existence and objective reality.