The "life-world" (Lebenswelt) is a concept in phenomenology, particularly associated with Edmund Husserl, referring to the world of our immediate, lived experience where we do not question the existence of things or our perceptions. It is a pre-scientific world of direct experience and meaning, prior to reflective thought or analysis, where objective thought and doubt are indeed suspended.

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The "Life-World" Is

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The "life-world" is

A) A place where objective thought and doubt are suspended
B) The sum total of a person's experiences throughout life
C) The structures that shape one's opportunities
D) The interactions one has with others

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