Adult Education in the Shadows: A Phenomenological Study of Freemasonry
Location
1047
Format Type
Event
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
January 2019
End Date
January 2019
Abstract
The Society of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (Freemasons) is one of the largest fraternal organizations in the world. To become a member of this fraternity, individuals must learn, by rote, certain esoteric lessons. These lessons are then presented back to a lodge of Freemasons to determine proficiency in the work and eligibility for advancement. This process takes a significant amount of time and effort for both teachers and learners. This phenomenological research indicates that men are willing to engage in this time consuming effort because it creates a connection to the existential Other. This Other can also be understood within the context of Alfred Schutz's social phenomenology and division of the Lifeworld.
Keywords
Freemasonry, adult learning, existential phenomenology, social phenomenology
Adult Education in the Shadows: A Phenomenological Study of Freemasonry
1047
The Society of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons (Freemasons) is one of the largest fraternal organizations in the world. To become a member of this fraternity, individuals must learn, by rote, certain esoteric lessons. These lessons are then presented back to a lodge of Freemasons to determine proficiency in the work and eligibility for advancement. This process takes a significant amount of time and effort for both teachers and learners. This phenomenological research indicates that men are willing to engage in this time consuming effort because it creates a connection to the existential Other. This Other can also be understood within the context of Alfred Schutz's social phenomenology and division of the Lifeworld.
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