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Being outdoors: lived experience on the Franklin River

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posted on 2024-09-18, 23:31 authored by Marcus MorseMarcus Morse, S Blenkinsop

Being outdoors can provide experiential possibilities not readily available indoors. In this paper we draw on phenomenological research undertaken with participants on 10-day outdoor Franklin River journeys in Tasmania, Australia, to illustrate such possibilities. By exploring multiple aspects and variations of participant lived experience outdoors we focus, in particular, on the potential ontological implications of these experiences. We detail three key findings that emerged from participant descriptions: i) a feeling of humility, ii) being alive to the present, and iii) paradox and living with the irresolvable via anecdotes, experiential structures and quotes. In doing so we highlight and discuss what, we suggest, are profound possibilities for participants’ ways of being outdoors with/in this vibrant riverscape.

History

Publication title

Phenomenology & Practice

Volume

16

Issue

1

Pagination

57-70

ISSN

1913-4711

Department/School

Education

Publisher

University of Alberta Library

Publication status

  • Published

Place of publication

Canada

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The copyright for content in Phenomenology & Practice is retained by the author(s), with first publication rights granted to Phenomenology & Practice. By virtue of the open access policy of Phenomenology & Practice, content may be used with proper attribution (to both the author and Phenomenology & Practice) for educational and other non-commercial use.

Socio-economic Objectives

160302 Pedagogy, 160105 Secondary education, 190203 Environmental education and awareness