Phenomenology of Perception
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
544
Book • Nonfiction
France • 1940s
2005
Adult
18+ years
In Phenomenology of Perception, Maurice Merleau-Ponty explores how individuals perceive the world through their bodies, emphasizing that perception is an active, embodied process. He argues that experience shapes reality, connecting consciousness with the physical world, challenging traditional Cartesian dualism and highlighting the pre-reflective relationship individuals have with their environment.
Contemplative
Informative
Mysterious
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Phenomenology of Perception by Maurice Merleau-Ponty is lauded for its profound philosophical insights into human experience and perception. Critics appreciate its innovative approach and depth, although its dense and complex prose can be challenging. The book is a cornerstone in existential and phenomenological philosophy, sparking both admiration and rigorous analysis.
A reader intrigued by complex philosophical inquiries, particularly in existentialism and phenomenology, would appreciate Maurice Merleau-Ponty's Phenomenology of Perception. Fans of Heidegger's Being and Time and Sartre's Being and Nothingness will find it engaging due to its exploration of human experience and perception.
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544
Book • Nonfiction
France • 1940s
2005
Adult
18+ years
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