Merleau-Ponty Dictionary

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Merleau-Ponty Dictionary

Western philosophy from c 1800 Phenomenology and Existentialism

Author: Donald A. Landes

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Collection: Bloomsbury Philosophy Dictionaries

Language: English

Published by: Bloomsbury Academic

Published on: 6th June 2013

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 224 pages

ISBN: 9781441158925


About Maurice Merleau-Ponty

Maurice Merleau-Ponty (1908-1961) is one of the central figures of 20th-century Continental philosophy, and his work has been hugely influential in a wide range of fields. His writings engage in the study of perception, language, politics, aesthetics, history and ontology, and represent a rich and complex network of exciting ideas.

The Merleau-Ponty Dictionary

Provides the reader and student of Merleau-Ponty with all the tools necessary to engage with this key thinker: a comprehensive A to Z that provides summaries of all his major texts and articles, clear and straightforward explanations of his terminology and innovative concepts, and detailed discussions of the figures and philosophies that influenced his work. The book also includes a philosophical introduction, a chronology of Merleau-Ponty’s life and works, and suggestions for further reading. This dictionary is the ideal reading and research companion for students at all levels.

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