Structure Phenomenology

Herbert Witzenmann (1905–1988) was a German philosopher, known for his work on phenomenology, consciousness, and anthroposophy. His major influences include Rudolf Steiner, Goethe, and Husserl. Johannes Wagemann is Professor of Consciousness Studies at Alanus University, Mannheim, Germany.

Foreword, Johannes Wagemann (Alanus University, Germany)

Introduction to Structure Phenomenology, Johannes Wagemann (Alanus University, Germany)
1. Biographical Notes on Herbert Witzenmann
2. The Role of Introspection
3. Intentionality and the Basic Structure
4. The Deposited Memorative Layer
5. Reality Access and Ontological Stratification
6. Reception and Further Development of Witzenmann’s Structure Phenomenology

Structure Phenomenology, Herbert Witzenmann
Foreword
Introduction

Part 1: The Basic Structure
1.1 Mistaken Conceptions Of The Relation Between Consciousness And Object
1.2 The Basic Structure In The Light Of Rudolf Steiner’s Epistemology
1.3 Explanatory Remarks

Part 2: The Crucial Difficulty. The Problem of Generation
2.1 Self-giving. Temporalization. Depresentification
2.2. A Seemingly Resultant Infinite Regress
2.3 The Problem of Continuity

Part 3: The Proposed Solution
3.1 Thinking Act and Thought Content (Evidence)
3.2 Further Elucidation on this Approach to a Solution
3.3 Formation of Reality and Beings
3.4 The Sub-temporal and Super-temporal
3.5 Thinking Act and Self-consciousness (the “I”). The Concept of Observation
3.6 The Solution to the Problem of Memory
3.7 The Deposited Memorative Layer. The Concept of Objectivity. The Gaze Behind the Veil
3.8 The Concept of Presence
3.9 Structural and Functional Remembering
3.10 The Paradox of Self-giving. The Self-forgetfulness of Supposing
3.11 Results of the Structure-phenomenological Exploration of the Contents of Consciousness

Part 4: The Significance Of Structure Phenomenology
Advice for the Reader

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