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The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

PREMIUM-Closereads: Merleau-Ponty on the Body

Sep 6, 2024
Dive into Merleau-Ponty's transformative ideas on perception and the body. Discover how perception alters our understanding of objects, illustrated through the example of a house. Hear reflections on the philosophical landscapes shaped by thinkers like Heidegger. Explore the nuances of immediate versus derived perspectives and how they inform our experiences. Engage in a discussion that bridges phenomenological methodology with the essence of reality, all while connecting past philosophical dialogues to modern interpretations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Maurice Merleau-Ponty's philosophy emphasizes that our embodied experience fundamentally shapes our perception of the world around us.
  • The podcast critiques the simplistic view of visual perception, arguing that it is deeply influenced by context and multiple perspectives.

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