Phenomenology Of Perception by Maurice Merleau-Ponty
This philosophical work delves into the nature of perception and its role in understanding human existence. The author challenges traditional notions of objective knowledge, arguing instead for the primacy of perception as the basis for experiencing the world. Through a detailed analysis of the body and its relationship to space and time, the text explores how subjective experiences shape our understanding of reality. The author critiques the Cartesian separation of mind and body, proposing a more integrated approach that emphasizes the interconnectedness of the physical and the mental in constituting human experience. This seminal work offers a profound insight into the complexities of perception, consciousness, and the embodied nature of human existence.
The 3736th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1945
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 13th on The Modern Philosophical Classics (The Philosophical Forum)