{"product_id":"merleau-ponty-paperback","title":"Merleau-Ponty - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTaylor Carman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-61) was one of the most important philosophers of the twentieth century. His theories of perception and the role of the body have had an enormous impact on the humanities and social sciences, yet the full scope of his contribution not only to phenomenology but philosophy generally is only now being fully recognized. In this lucid and comprehensive introduction, Taylor Carman explains and assesses the full range of Merleau-Ponty's philosophy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeginning with an overview of Merleau-Ponty's life and work, subsequent chapters cover fundamental aspects of Merleau-Ponty's thought, including his philosophy of perception and intentionality; the role of the body in perception; freedom and our relation to others; history and culture; and art, particularly the paintings of Cézanne. A final chapter considers Merleau-Ponty's importance today, examining his philosophy in light of recent developments in philosophy of mind and cognitive science. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis second edition makes use of the new translation of Merleau-Ponty's \u003ci\u003ePhenomenology of Perception\u003c\/i\u003e, his most important work, highlighting its critique of \"objective thought\" and the account of constrained freedom that Merleau-Ponty advanced as a foil to Sartre's notion of radical choice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluding annotated further reading and a glossary of key terms, \u003ci\u003eMerleau-Ponty, Second Edition\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for students of phenomenology, existentialism and twentieth-century philosophy. It is also ideal for anyone in the humanities and social sciences seeking an introduction to Merleau-Ponty's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaylor Carman\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Philosophy at Barnard College, Columbia University, USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 244\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42721326727231,"sku":"9781138689619","price":71.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/1f92c3e12b803a90c4fd5cd87e6bc4f7.webp?v=1765091973","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/merleau-ponty-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}