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June 28, 2026Human StudiesOpen Access

Responding to the Extra-Ordinary – Bernhard Waldenfels (1934–2026)

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This article examines Waldenfels' innovation in phenomenology, reshaping our understanding of subjectivity and experience.

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  • To explore the significance of Bernhard Waldenfels' contributions to phenomenology and his philosophical stance on subjectivity.
  • Analyzed Waldenfels' works, particularly his transformation of intentionality into responsivity.
  • Discussed the influence of French phenomenology on Waldenfels' thought.
  • Examined the relationship between Platonic philosophy and phenomenological experience.
  • Waldenfels redefines subjectivity as emerging through responses to otherness, rather than as a self-originating consciousness.
  • Highlights the role of passive experience in both Plato's philosophy and phenomenology.
  • Waldenfels maintains a connection to Platonic principles, emphasizing wonder as a starting point for philosophical inquiry.

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Thomas Bedorf (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40b92b61bb0a67205c585ehttps://doi.org/10.1007/s10746-026-09853-1
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