Affective Poetics: Merleau-Ponty and the Mainstream of French Philosophy

Author: Yang Da Chun
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: This book is a specialized academic monograph dedicated to the philosophy of Merleau-Ponty, showcasing the essence of his philosophical thought from dimensions such as perception, body, language, others, and nature. Unlike typical interpretations of individual philosophical ideas, this book places the study of Merleau-Ponty's thought within the mainstream context of French philosophy. By comparing him with other influential philosophers deeply connected to the mainstream of French philosophy, it weaves together Merleau-Ponty's philosophical trajectory as the warp and the comparisons with philosophers like Sartre as the weft, presenting a comprehensive and multi-faceted portrayal and interpretation of his philosophical thought and its profound impact on the mainstream of French philosophy.