Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Merleau-Ponty and Phenomenology of Perception [Paperback]

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

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

Merleau-Ponty and Phenomenology of Perceptionis 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.

Introduction  1. Merleau-Pontys phenomenology  2. Traditional Prejuduces and the Return to Phenomena  3. The Body  4. The World and its Relation to Consciousness  5. Other Selves and the Human World  6. The Mind I - Preception, Action and Emotion  7. The Mind II - Thought  8. Temporality  Bibliography  Index

'An excellent book. Written in an inviting, jargon-free style, it offers sophisticated argumentation and illuminating commentary on the central philosophical issues at stake in Phenomenology of Perception, without descending into technicalities of interest only to specialists.' Taylor Carman, Barnard College, USA

'Komarine Romdenh-Romluc offers an extremely lucid account of Merleau-Pontys landmark work, Phenomenology of Perception