Edmund Husserl is widely regarded as the founder of phenomenology, a philosophical movement that emphasizes the study of consciousness and the lived experience.

Phenomenological inquiry relies on introspection, the careful and systematic examination of one's own conscious experience.

Intentionality refers to the inherent directedness of consciousness towards objects or meanings.

Self-presence refers to the immediate and direct experience of oneself as a conscious being.

Phenomenology emphasizes the interconnectedness of the self and the world, recognizing that they mutually shape and influence each other.

Corporeality refers to the embodied nature of the self, emphasizing the significance of the body in shaping our conscious experience and understanding of the world.

Temporality refers to the temporal dimension of the self, recognizing that our conscious experience is constantly changing and evolving over time.

Intersubjectivity refers to the shared understanding and experiences between individuals, emphasizing the social and relational aspects of the self.

Pre-reflectivity refers to the unmediated and spontaneous experience of the self, prior to any conscious reflection or analysis.

Lifeworld refers to the shared cultural and historical context that shapes our understanding of the world and our place within it.

Self-reflection refers to the process of turning our attention inward and examining our own conscious experience.

Being-in-the-world refers to the fundamental condition of human existence, characterized by our embodied and situated engagement with the world.

Self-unity refers to the experience of the self as a single, unified entity, despite the constant flux of our conscious experience.

Self-other distinction refers to the experience of the self as separate and distinct from other individuals.

Self-transcendence refers to the experience of the self as capable of rising above its own limitations and finding meaning and purpose beyond the self.