Continental Philosophy Lecture 11- Merleau-Ponty - From the Body to Habit
Dec 10, 2021
This lecture explores Merleau-Ponty's analysis of the phantom limb as a key to understanding his overall philosophy. It delves into the limitations of empirical and rational approaches in understanding the body and examines the psychological and physiological perspectives on the phenomenon. It also highlights the role of habit in shaping our perception and interaction with the world, emphasizing the inseparability of the body and mind. The chapter concludes by discussing the active and relational nature of the body and its transformative possibilities.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Insufficiencies of Empirical and Rational Approaches in Understanding the Body
03:18 • 2min
Understanding the Phantom Limb
05:30 • 15min
The Role of Habit in Shaping Perceptive Intelligence
20:47 • 3min
The Active and Relational Nature of the Body
23:18 • 5min