The article examines the role of critical phenomenology in addressing the current polycrisis, where multiple socio-environmental challenges interact. By assessing Elisa Magrì and Paddy McQueen's 2023 work, the discussion highlights how critical phenomenology focuses on the intersection of self and social identity, advocating for both descriptive and ameliorative efforts. The authors posit that effective critique should not only scrutinize conditions but also serve as a catalyst for radical transformations necessary for addressing systemic injustices during this pivotal moment in history.
Critical phenomenology emphasizes the intersectionality of lived experience, examining how self and social identity shape our understanding and engagement with the world.
Magrì and McQueen argue that critical phenomenology transcends mere observation, framing itself as part of a necessary project for social amelioration amidst crises.
In a time of overlapping crises, an effective critique must move beyond assessment to address deep-rooted injustices and radical transformations in the social fabric.
The authors contend that the traditional phenomenological focus on individual experience must expand to embrace collective action and address systemic issues in society.
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