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Maurice Merleau-Ponty

In Our Time: Philosophy

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Embodied Consciousness: Merleau-Ponty's Legacy

This chapter examines the impact of Maurice Merleau-Ponty's theories on embodiment across diverse fields such as cognitive science, anthropology, and nursing. It highlights how his concepts shape our understanding of mind, perception, and the emotional interactions we have with the world. Additionally, the chapter critiques conventional views of mental capacities, advocating for a nuanced appreciation of embodied knowledge and the complexity of human existence.

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