ABSTRACT

Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908 – 1961) is hailed as one of the key philosophers of the twentieth century. Phenomenology of Perception is his most famous and influential work, and an essential text for anyone seeking to understand phenomenology. In this GuideBook Komarine Romdenh-Romluc introduces and assesses:

  • Merleau-Ponty’s life and the background to his philosophy
  • the key themes and arguments of Phenomenology of Perception
  • the continuing importance of Merleau-Ponty’s work to philosophy.

Merleau-Ponty and Phenomenology of Perception is an ideal starting point for anyone coming to his great work for the first time. It is essential reading for students of Merleau-Ponty, phenomenology and related subjects in the Humanities and Social Sciences.

chapter |3 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 1|32 pages

MERLEAU-PONTY’S PHENOMENOLOGY

chapter 3|41 pages

THE BODY

chapter 5|25 pages

OTHER SELVES AND THE HUMAN WORLD

chapter 6|29 pages

THE MIND 1: PERCEPTION, ACTION AND EMOTION

chapter 7|34 pages

THE MIND 2: THOUGHT

chapter 8|33 pages

TEMPORALITY