Phenomenology And Science

Phenomenology and Science By Anthony J. Fejfar, B.A., J.D., Esq., Coif © Copyright 2009 by Anthony J. Fejfar In order for the Scientific Method to function most effectively, it must be as broad as possible in developing confirmed hypothesis, utilizing theory and experience. The Cognitional Structure, as developed by Bernard Lonergan, in conjuction with Phenomenology, as developed by Edmund Husserl, accomplishes this goal. Scientific Method works as follows: 3. Confirmed Hypothesis

Judgment and Reflection

2.

Scientific Theory

Understanding

1.

Phenomenological Experience

Experience

In started work with the Scientific Method, the Scientist starts either with a theory, and then goes to Phenomenological Experience, back to Theory, then to Confirmed Hypothesis, that is, Judgment and Reflection. Alternatively, the Scientist can start with Phenomenological Experience, then generate a Theory, then confirm the Theory with Judgment and Reflection. With respect to Phenomenological Experience, the Scientist must, as possible as possible, simply let the data display as it is, with as few preconceptions as possible. Then, Theory is developed at the level of Understanding and is confirmed, or not, at the level of Judgment and Reflection.