Merleau-Ponty by Taylor Carman
Maurice Merleau-Ponty is one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. His theories of perception and the role of the body have had an enormous impact on the humanities and social sciences. Explaining Merleau-Ponty's philosophy, this book is useful for students of phenomenology, existentialism and Twentieth century philosophy.`Carman gives a fresh, clear, and convincing account of Merleau-Ponty's thoughtHis book is the best available thus far and should be required reading for those interested in Merleau-Ponty's original and important ideas and how they relate both to our pervasive perceptual experience and to current philosophical debate.’ – Hubert Dreyfus, University of California, Berkeley, USA
'This is the best introduction to Merleau-Ponty's work available. It provides a clear and lucid overview of the whole of Merleau-Ponty’s thought, presenting the central ideas and themes of his writings in an accessible yet rigorous way. As such, it will be of interest to beginners and advanced scholars alike.' – Mark Wrathall, University of California, Riverside, USA
'...a wonderful exposition of Merleau-Ponty's philosophy as a whole. It offers clear explanations of Merleau-Ponty's ideas and some of the most significant theories and movements that influenced him, and shows how his thinking developed across the course of his life. In addition, Carman has written with great panache.' – Komarine Romdenh-Romluc, University of Nottingham, UK
'Carman's accounting is nuanced, closely argued, and exceptionally clear. His introduction covers the whole of Merleau-Ponty's considerable corpus, tracing its development and exhibiting its continued relevance for contemporary debates in phenomenology and psychology, philosophy of mind, and metaphysics. It will be enormously useful to teachers and students seeking an accessible introduction to Merleau-Ponty's writings.' – Wayne Martin, University of Essex, UK
'This book is extremely well written – very clear and engaging – and, with regard to its representation of Merleau-Ponty's philosophy, the account is comprehensive and insightful. I would recommend this book as the first and main commentary for students to consult.' – Sebastian Gardner, University College London, UK
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415339810 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415339812 |
| Title | Merleau-Ponty |
| Author | Taylor Carman |
| Series | The Routledge Philosophers |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-07-25 |
| Number of pages | 276 |
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