Writing Philosophical Autoethnography

Writing Philosophical Autoethnography brings philosophy and autoethnography together, exploring human society, culture, and the material world through a philosophical lens. It is the first volume of narrative autoethnographic work to do this, with each chapter engaging with philosophical arguments and ideas. The narratives provide guidance for autoethnographers and suggest future directions for making autoethnography more rigorous.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 284 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Writing Philosophical Autoethnography is the culmination of Alec Grant's vision to merge the fields of philosophy and autoethnography. This groundbreaking volume represents the first collection of narrative autoethnographic works, where invited contributing authors were tasked with delving into their concerns, topics, and issues related to human society, culture, and the material world through a philosophical lens.

While each chapter is written in an autoethnographic style, it demonstrates a deep and sustained engagement with philosophical arguments, ideas, concepts, theories, and corresponding ethical positions. Unlike many other autoethnographic works, where philosophical ideas often seem to be added on or supplementary, the philosophical foundation of this volume forms the core of its shifting content, focus, and context. The narratives presented in this book, crafted by scholars from various disciplines within the humanities and human sciences, serve as narrative, conceptual, and analytical exemplars for autoethnographers in their own writing. They also offer insightful directions for enhancing the philosophical rigor of autoethnography in the future.

This book is an invaluable resource for students and scholars interested in autoethnography and qualitative methods across a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, social and human sciences, communication studies, and education. It provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to the philosophical dimensions of autoethnographic research, enabling readers to deepen their understanding of the field and its potential for scholarly inquiry.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 150 x 228 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032229126