Sunnie D. Kidd Knihy

The book explores the American identity, suggesting that while there are notable poets like Dickinson and Poe, the broader culture is not inherently poetic. It delves into themes of religious and economic freedom, the myths of manifest destiny, and a strong sense of nationalism. The author argues that the pursuit of these ideals is deeply rooted in the nation's founding principles, highlighting a complex relationship with poetry and artistic expression in the context of American exceptionalism.

Exploring the concept of in-betweenness, the book delves into the interconnectedness of all beings and the universe. Coined by Sunnie D. Kidd in 1970, in-betweenness serves as a spiritual and scientific framework that unites diverse religious beliefs and experiences. It is likened to a cosmic nervous system, embodying the vibrations and movements that underpin existence. This idea connects various spiritual terms and concepts, suggesting a shared foundation of reality that resonates across cultures and disciplines.

Exploring the theme of intersubjectivity in European continental philosophy, the book delves into its metaphysical, epistemological, and axiological foundations. It emphasizes that individual experiences of the world are interconnected with those of others, highlighting the cultural variations in shared social experiences. Through dialogue and language, intersubjectivity emerges as a crucial process that shapes both personal identity and collective understanding, ultimately serving as the foundation for objectivity in human interactions.

This book displays not only a way of investigating lived experience but the inexhaustible variations of experience. It takes the stance that when considering the human being, a philosophy of being and a philosophy of consciousness are integral. The book begins with specific presuppositions fundamental to the Method. It amplifies these further displaying the Method itself. Examples of several phenomena are then presented and investigated.

Hermeneutics: An Experiential Method presents a method to investigate lived experiences. In doing so, it integrates a broad range of philosophical topics, such as hermeneutics, the philosophy of consciousness, and the philosophy of being.