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The Phenomenology of Perception
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Book • 1945
Maurice Merleau-Ponty's "Phenomenology of Perception" is a seminal work in 20th-century philosophy.
It challenges traditional Cartesian dualism by emphasizing the embodied nature of experience.
The book explores how our perception of the world is shaped by our physical bodies and their interaction with the environment.
Merleau-Ponty's ideas have had a profound impact on various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and art.
His work continues to inspire new interpretations and applications in contemporary thought.
The book's central theme is the inseparability of mind and body in the process of perception.
It challenges traditional Cartesian dualism by emphasizing the embodied nature of experience.
The book explores how our perception of the world is shaped by our physical bodies and their interaction with the environment.
Merleau-Ponty's ideas have had a profound impact on various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and art.
His work continues to inspire new interpretations and applications in contemporary thought.
The book's central theme is the inseparability of mind and body in the process of perception.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Mentioned in the podcast as his greatest work.
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Maurice Merleau-Ponty
Recommended by Jacob Koff, known for interesting insights, but it is a long book.
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Mentioned by Nala Ayed as an author whose work differed significantly from 
Charles Taylor 's professors at Oxford.
Charles Taylor 's professors at Oxford.
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Mentioned by Ellie Anderson in relation to the embodied experience of using tools, such as a cane, and how they become integrated into our perception.
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Mentioned by Michael Millerman as a significant post-Heideggerian phenomenologist who focused on perception.
An Introduction to Phenomenology | Guest: Michael Millerman | 5/2/25
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Mark Linsenmeyer in the context of Edith Stein's work on the psychophysical individual, suggesting a connection to Henry's phenomenology.
Mark Linsenmeyer in the context of Edith Stein's work on the psychophysical individual, suggesting a connection to Henry's phenomenology.
Ep. 366: Edith Stein on Empathy (Part Two)
