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Phenomenology of Perception

Maurice Merleau-Ponty
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Phenomenology of Perception

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Phenomenology of Perception

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

France • 1940s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

6,258 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Phenomenology of Perception?

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.

4.2

6,258 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

544

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

France • 1940s

Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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