Edmund Husserl's Phenomenology: A Viable Theory for Rendering Solution to Boko Haram Insurgence in Nigeria

It is quite unfortunate that the form of imprecision and counterintuitive effects that violent experiences constrain on our attempt to understand and cope with violence have not been taken into proper consideration. In order to approach an integrative phenomenological analysis of violence, one has to concentrate on recovering the subjective motives for violent actions and on understanding the perpetrator’s deviant point of view. For these reasons, the central aim of this paper is to use some phenomenological insights particularly of Edmund Husserl to investigate its possible relevance to Boko Haram insurgence ever since the sect could not relent in their crimeful attack while the government has been in one way or the other making effort in resolving the problem. It however summarizes that the two parties (i.e. the government and Boko Haram sect) should adopt the Husserlian phenomenological principle by bracketing all their grievances over what has happened and open up for peaceful interaction and reconciliation. Another is to bracket any possible claims that may be given by the two opponents to enable them arrive at a lasting non-violent society. It has also argued that the profound suggestions herein are not dogmatic as it remains open for criticism and alternative solution.

Keywords: Phenomenology, Boko Haram violence, reconciliation, government