Phenomenology of Perception

by Maurice Merleau-Ponty

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Maurice Merleau-Ponty's seminal work, *Phenomenology of Perception*, revolutionizes our understanding of human experience by asserting the primacy of perception. Merleau-Ponty argues that perception is not merely a passive reception of sensory data but an active, embodied engagement with the world that shapes our very reality. He intricately explores the profound connection between the body and our spatial awareness, sexuality, and social interactions, challenging traditional philosophical divides. This foundational text offers a radical re-evaluation of how we perceive, positing that our participation in the world is integral to its creation.

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Routledge

Published May 3, 2002

672 pages

ISBN: 9780415278416

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First Published

1945

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fre

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From: fre

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