Alien-Within-the-Home: Phenomenological Analyses of Husserl’s Homeworld and Alienworld
摘要
Husserl’s concepts of “homeworld” and “alienworld” appear to have much promise for a political phenomenology. However, their simple dichotomy leads one to wonder whether they are flexible enough to handle the complexities of current issues. In this chapter, I propose that the notions of “homeworld” and “alienworld” are much more versatile than they first appear, as evidenced in textual analyses and interpretations given in secondary literature, and in Husserl’s later work. I begin by discussing the basic definitions of these concepts as well as some contemporary interpretations. I then turn to selections from Husserl’s work on the Lebenswelt that address homeworld and alienworld in order to demonstrate further nuances in Husserl’s own texts. Finally, I consider the possibility of alien experiences within the “home,” asking whether Husserl’s concepts can be manipulated to address such cases.