Merleau-Ponty's Philosophy

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Merleau-Ponty’s hilosophy Lawrence Hass Merleau-Ponty’s Philosophy Hass philosophy A clear and comprehensive introduction to the thought of French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty LEONARD LAWLOR University of Memphis “Hass has a profound understanding of Merleau-Ponty’s thought.” DOROTHEA OLKOWSKI University of Colorado at Colorado Springs “This book will quickly become the staple Merleau-Ponty reference for both graduate and undergraduate students.” The work of French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty touches on some of the most essential and vital concerns of the world today, yet his ideas are difficult and not widely understood . Lawrence Hass redresses this problem by offering an exceptionally clear, carefully argued, critical appreciation of Merleau-Ponty’s philosophy. Hass provides insight into the philosophical methods and major concepts that characterize Merleau-Ponty’s thought. Questions concerning the nature of phenomenology, perceptual experience, embodiment, intersubjectivity , expression, and philosophy of language are fully and systematically discussed with reference to main currents and discussions in contemporary philosophy. The result is a refreshingly jargon-free invitation into Merleau-Ponty’s important and transformational way of understanding human experience.   is Professor of Philosophy at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Studies in Continental Thought John Sallis, editor INDIANA INDIANA University Press Bloomington & Indianapolis http://iupress.indiana.edu 1-800-842-6796 Cover illustration: Photo Roger Parry/© Éditions Gallimard. Merleau-Ponty’s hilosophy Lawrence Hass Merleau-Ponty’s Philosophy Hass philosophy A clear and comprehensive introduction to the thought of French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty LEONARD LAWLOR University of Memphis “Hass has a profound understanding of Merleau-Ponty’s thought.” DOROTHEA OLKOWSKI University of Colorado at Colorado Springs “This book will quickly become the staple Merleau-Ponty reference for both graduate and undergraduate students.” The work of French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty touches on some of the most essential and vital concerns of the world today, yet his ideas are difficult and not widely understood . Lawrence Hass redresses this problem by offering an exceptionally clear, carefully argued, critical appreciation of Merleau-Ponty’s philosophy. Hass provides insight into the philosophical methods and major concepts that characterize Merleau-Ponty’s thought. Questions concerning the nature of phenomenology, perceptual experience, embodiment, intersubjectivity , expression, and philosophy of language are fully and systematically discussed with reference to main currents and discussions in contemporary philosophy. The result is a refreshingly jargon-free invitation into Merleau-Ponty’s important and transformational way of understanding human experience.   is Professor of Philosophy at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Studies in Continental Thought John Sallis, editor INDIANA INDIANA University Press Bloomington & Indianapolis http://iupress.indiana.edu 1-800-842-6796 Cover illustration: Photo Roger Parry/© Éditions Gallimard. Merleau-Ponty’s hilosophy Lawrence Hass Merleau-Ponty’s Philosophy Hass philosophy A clear and comprehensive introduction to the thought of French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty LEONARD LAWLOR University of Memphis “Hass has a profound understanding of Merleau-Ponty’s thought.” DOROTHEA OLKOWSKI University of Colorado at Colorado Springs “This book will quickly become the staple Merleau-Ponty reference for both graduate and undergraduate students.” The work of French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty touches on some of the most essential and vital concerns of the world today, yet his ideas are difficult and not widely understood . Lawrence Hass redresses this problem by offering an exceptionally clear, carefully argued, critical appreciation of Merleau-Ponty’s philosophy. Hass provides insight into the philosophical methods and major concepts that characterize Merleau-Ponty’s thought. Questions concerning the nature of phenomenology, perceptual experience, embodiment, intersubjectivity , expression, and philosophy of language are fully and systematically discussed with reference to main currents and discussions in contemporary philosophy. The result is a refreshingly jargon-free invitation into Merleau-Ponty’s important and transformational way of understanding human experience.   is Professor of Philosophy at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Studies in Continental Thought John Sallis, editor INDIANA INDIANA University Press Bloomington & Indianapolis http://iupress.indiana.edu 1-800-842-6796 Cover illustration: Photo Roger Parry/© Éditions Gallimard. Merleau-Ponty’s hilosophy Lawrence Hass Merleau-Ponty’s Philosophy Hass philosophy A clear and comprehensive introduction to the thought of French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty LEONARD LAWLOR University of Memphis “Hass has a profound understanding of Merleau-Ponty’s thought.” DOROTHEA OLKOWSKI University of Colorado at Colorado Springs “This book will quickly become the staple Merleau-Ponty reference for both graduate and undergraduate students.” The work of French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty touches on some of the most essential and vital concerns of the world today, yet his ideas are difficult and...