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Parenthood is a ubiquitous and profound aspect of human life. In addition to transforming how we perceive the world, parenthood also fundamentally changes who we are. Despite this, within the context of contemporary philosophical research, parenthood remains a comparatively overlooked topic. This oversight is surprising not only because of the formative significance of parenthood, but also because of its philosophical richness. Alongside its inherent importance within the context of human experience, parenthood also sheds light on conceptual issues concerning the structure of personal identity, the relationship between embodiment and affectivity, and the question of how subjectivity is co-constituted by relations with others.
This project directly addresses this scholarly gap in a novel way: it applies a methodology shaped by phenomenological perspectives to explore parenthood as a first-person experience while shedding light on how cultural, historical, and societal factors determine the practice of being a parent. It is anticipated that the successful completion of the research will not only advance the current understanding of parenthood, it will also establish new areas of investigation within phenomenology for the analysis of topics such as parental responsibility and family life. Moreover, clarifying the structure and nature of parenthood from a philosophical perspective has potentially vital societal implications, especially when it comes to understanding the extent to which parenthood impacts health and well-being.
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