Carel, Havi

Phenomenology of Illness

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ISBN 13:: 9780198822660
author:: Carel, Havi
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Oxford University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 21.9 x 16.3 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Mind & Body
Condition:: New
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The experience of illness is a profound aspect of human existence. Philosophers have long grappled with the nature of death, but the experience of being ill has received relatively little attention. Havi Carel's Phenomenology of Illness seeks to address this gap by exploring how illness shapes our bodies, values, and world. Carel argues that illness is not simply a physiological process, but rather a philosophical tool that can reveal new aspects of human existence. By examining the impact of illness on individuals, she aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of this complex phenomenon. Through her work, Carel demonstrates how illness can be seen as a means of distancing us from our habitual routines and revealing aspects of ourselves that we may otherwise overlook. This book offers a distinctive philosophical account of illness, one that seeks to integrate the insights of phenomenology with a nuanced understanding of the human experience.

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