Lifeworld

Alfred Schutz – Contribution to Phenomenology

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Introduction on Phenomenology Alfred Schutz (1899–1959) was an Austrian social scientist and philosopher best known for developing the phenomenological approach in sociology. Drawing upon the works of Edmund Husserl and Max Weber, Schutz attempted to bridge the gap between philosophy and sociology by examining how individuals create and maintain the social world through everyday experiences. … Read more

Jürgen Habermas: The Concept of Lifeworld and System in Sociological Perspective

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Sustainable Development: A Sociological Perspective

Introduction Jürgen Habermas, a leading figure in contemporary critical theory, has made significant contributions to sociology, philosophy, and political theory. One of his most prominent concepts is the dichotomy between the lifeworld (Lebenswelt) and the system, which he elaborates in his Theory of Communicative Action (1981). This framework provides a critical lens to understand modern society’s structural transformations, the colonization … Read more