3rd Edition

Crafting Phenomenological Research

By Mark D. Vagle Copyright 2025
224 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

224 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

224 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Crafting Phenomenological Research, Third Edition, continues to demonstrate its award-winning quality, clearly establishing itself as the leading international resource for those interested in a concise introduction to phenomenological research in education and social sciences. As a leading contemporary practitioner of phenomenology, Vagle walks the reader through multiple approaches to... Read more

Part I: Exploring Philosophical Concepts and Notions in Phenomenology  1. Phenomenology: A Historical Background  2. What Is a Phenomenon in Phenomenology? 3. What Is Intentionality and Why Is it Important?  4. The Importance of Prepositions  Resource Dig (Part I);  Part II: Phenomenological Research Approaches  5. Possible Methodological Approaches  6. Phenomenological Research Methodology: Research Design Considerations  7. Gathering Phenomenological Material  8. Analyzing Phenomenological Material in Descriptive, Interpretive, and Reflective Lifeworld Approaches  Resource Dig (Part II);  Part III: A Post-Intentional Approach to Phenomenological Research  9. Post-Intentional Phenomenological Philosophy  10. PIP Research Methodology: The Five-Component Approach  11. PIP Research Methodology: The PIP Triangle  Resource Dig (Part III);  Epilogue  Appendix: Additional Resources

Biography

Mark D. Vagle is Professor of Education at the University of Minnesota, USA. For nearly 20 years, he has written and presented extensively on phenomenological research, and regularly teaches university courses and professional workshops on the subject. Currently, Vagle is integrating his conception of post-intentional phenomenology (PIP) with yoga/mindset/energy work.