Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy
Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy is a research topic within Experimental and Cognitive Psychology. Science Explorer counts 10k research works in it since 1950. 8.4% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the application of phenomenological methods in psychological and philosophical research, focusing on topics such as empathy, body experience, qualitative research, ethics, and ontology. It delves into the works of prominent figures like Husserl and Merleau-Ponty to investigate lived experiences and subjective consciousness.
- Phenomenology
- Psychology
- Husserl
- Merleau-Ponty
- Empathy
- Body Experience
- Qualitative Research
- Ethics
- Ontology
- Interpretation
- Research works
- 10k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 861 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 8.4% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +19% the tick is no change
Which countries lead Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy research?
By volume, the United States and Brazil publish the most (310 and 198 works in 2022–2025).
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 United States 310 works
- 2 Brazil 198 works
- 3 Germany 138 works
- 4 France 87 works
- 5 United Kingdom 86 works
- 6 Italy 84 works
- 7 Canada 61 works
- 8 Spain 57 works
- 9 China 54 works
- 10 Poland 42 works
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria publishes the most Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy research, followed by Charles University and KU Leuven.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Universidade Federal de Santa MariaBrazil 13 works
- 2 Charles UniversityCzechia 12 works
- 3 KU LeuvenBelgium 11 works
- 4 Universidade Estadual do Oeste do ParanáBrazil 10 works
- 5 Ca' Foscari University of VeniceItaly 9 works
- 6 Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroBrazil 9 works
- 7 University of HelsinkiFinland 9 works
- 8 Instituto de FilosofíaSpain 8 works
- 9 Universidad Complutense de MadridSpain 8 works
- 10 Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong 8 works
Who are the leading researchers in Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy?
The most-cited researchers publishing on Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy include Gian‐Carlo Rota.
- 1 Gian‐Carlo Rota United States 1.8k citations
Ranked by citations received across their whole record, among researchers with at least three works on this topic.
Where is Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy research done?
The largest centres of Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy research in 2022–2025 are Paris (France), São Paulo (Brazil), Madrid (Spain) and New York (United States). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in Santiago and Buenos Aires.
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Paris France 43 works
- 2 São Paulo Brazil 26 works
- 3 Madrid Spain 23 works
- 4 New York United States 23 works
- 5 Buenos Aires Argentina 21 works
- 6 Santiago Chile 20 works
- 7 Prague Czechia 19 works
- 8 Rio de Janeiro Brazil 19 works
- 9 Chicago United States 16 works
- 10 Berlin Germany 16 works
Where it is the local speciality
- SantiagoCL · 20.3 works7.1×
- Buenos AiresAR · 21.0 works6.3×
Location quotient: how much more of its research is in Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy than the world average.
Where is the best place to study Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy?
Among universities, judged by research, Charles University, Universidad de Buenos Aires and KU Leuven score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
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| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles UniversityCzechia | 75.8 | 8.3% | 16.1× | 12 | +50.0% |
| 2 | Universidad de Buenos AiresArgentina | 67.7 | 14.5% | 12.1× | 8 | +38.2% |
| 3 | KU LeuvenBelgium | 61.8 | 11.3% | 7.6× | 11 | +36.3% |
| 4 | Universidade Federal de Santa MariaBrazil | 61.0 | 0.0% | 19.0× | 13 | +82.2% |
| 5 | Ca' Foscari University of VeniceItaly | 60.5 | 11.0% | 22.2× | 9 | — |
| 6 | Universidade Estadual do Oeste do ParanáBrazil | 48.1 | 0.0% | 34.3× | 10 | +61.9% |
| 7 | Chinese University of Hong KongHong Kong | 44.1 | 12.8% | 7.0× | 8 | -14.4% |
| 8 | Universidade Federal do Rio de JaneiroBrazil | 32.7 | 11.4% | 6.8× | 9 | -31.9% |
| 9 | University of HelsinkiFinland | 29.9 | 1.9% | 8.8× | 9 | -38.9% |
| 10 | Boston CollegeUnited States | 28.5 | 0.0% | 31.3× | 8 | -42.9% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 19% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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