Literary Sphere

Milan Kundera, a twentieth-century literary hero, was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia, in 1929. His life and career were intricately linked to his homeland's turbulent past, leaving an indelible mark on his novels and essays. Kundera's early works, such as "The Joke" and "Life is Elsewhere," established him as a master storyteller, delving into existential questions of love, betrayal, and the absurdity of life under totalitarian regimes. Readers dissatisfied by the oppressive communist regime in Czechoslovakia were enthralled by his sharp wit and insightful observations. Kundera was exiled in 1979 after the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia, and was stripped of his citizenship and resigned to exile. He settled in France and continued to write prolifically, resulting in masterpieces such as "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" and "Immortality." In a world devoid of grand narratives, these novels cement his reputation as a leadin...

" Die Lebenswelt " is a German term that means "the lifeworld" or "the world of life." "Die Lebenswelt" refers to the everyday, concrete reality of life, or the lived world of ordinary human existence, according to philosophers like Edmund Husserl and his student Martin Heidegger.  It encompasses the subjective and immediate aspects of life, including personal histories, work, family life, and the world as it is perceived by individuals. "Die Lebenswelt" emphasizes the rich and complex tapestry of human existence, juxtaposing abstract or theoretical perspectives. Husserl is critical of the sciences for neglecting this lifeworld in favour of scientific and mathematical investigations in the passage you gave from Milan Kundera.   In the context of phenomenology, a philosophical approach that focuses on conscious experience, "Die Lebenswelt" expresses the lived experience as the foundation for understanding the world. It define...