MerleauPonty, M.

Sense and Non-Sense

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ISBN 13:: 9780810101661
author:: MerleauPonty, M.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Northwestern University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1964
Pages:: 193
Dimensions:: 22.6 x 15 x 1.5 cm
Genre:: Philosophy
Condition:: New
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Sense and Non-Sense by Maurice Merleau-Ponty explores the relationship between perception and reason. Written in 1945-47, these essays provide an introduction to Merleau-Ponty's thought, summarizing his previous insights and applying them across various fields such as aesthetics, ethics, politics, and the sciences of man. The book is divided into three parts: "Arts", "Ideas", and "Politics". In "Arts", Merleau-Ponty examines perception through the works of artists like Cezanne, and how this relates to our understanding of the world. The second part delves into the connections between phenomenology and the behavioral sciences, while the third part addresses the political dilemmas faced by intellectuals in postwar France. This collection of essays offers new perspectives on human existence and the search for reason, making it a valuable resource for those interested in philosophy and its applications.

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