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<p>Classic Writings for a Phenomenology of Practice features examples of newly-translated classic phenomenologicaltexts that have been largely forgotten or misunderstood. The writings are unique in that they speak to the practice of doing phenomenological research for the purpose of gaining insights and better understandings regarding aspects of professional practice and ordinary life phenomena and events.<br> <br> Phenomenology does not have to be impenetrable philosophy, dealing with tedious technical issues. Instead, phenomenology may offer relevance, value, and enduring allure to readers and readers who are engaged with the quotidian life experiences and events of students, patients, clients, friends, and other individuals. This phenomenological approach aims to stay as close as possible to the ordinary events of everyday life: seeing the first smile of the child, feeling compulsive, hearing humour, being involved in a conversation, experiencing childhood secrecy - topics that span amanifold of life experiences. In this collection of classic phenomenological writings, each author is thoughtfully introduced, and each text is followed by a conversational descant: a reflection on the phenomenological reflection.<br> <br> These classic writings and their reflections aim to show us what it means to <i>do phenomenology</i> directly on thephenomena that we live. The book will be relevant for all scholars and students of qualitative and applied researchand practice who are interested in the origins of the phenomenological method.</p>