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Sense-bestowal and Sense-withdrawal
pp. 90
Abstrakt
As is well known, sense-bestowal (Sinngebung) is a fundamental concept in Husserl’s transcendental phenomenology. Husserl considers that everything, including nonsense or absurdity, is a result of consciousness’ production of sense. In the following article, I will argue against this thesis. More precisely, I claim that there are experiences that are not characterised by sense-bestowal. These experiences, which, in my view, are directly related to Husserl’s concept of limit-phenomena, can be called sense-withdrawal experiences. In order to show this, the paper has the following structure: First, I will analyse the highly nuanced concept of sense-bestowal, drawing connections to the notion of constitution. Second, I will introduce the concept of limit-phenomena, which I will interpret in terms of sense-refusing experiences. This, in turn, will enable me to delve into the concept of sense-withdrawal, which will serve as the focal point of the final segment of the paper.
Publication details
Published in:
Ciocan Cristian, Bejinariu Alexandru, Breazu Remus (2025) Phenomenology and the limits of experience. Human Studies 48 (1).
Seiten: 90
DOI: 10.1007/s10746-024-09758-x
Referenz:
Breazu Remus (2025) „Sense-bestowal and Sense-withdrawal“. Human Studies 48 (1), 90.


