Maurice Merleau-Ponty

French philosopher, key work: Phenomenology

Maurice Merleau-Ponty - French philosopher, key work: Phenomenology
Born

March 14th, 1908
117 years ago

Died

1961
64 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

France

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Contributed significantly to existentialism and phenomenology. Focused on the relationship between perception and being. Authored several influential texts, with 'Phenomenology of Perception' providing a foundation for contemporary philosophy of mind and cognitive science. Engaged in debates with other philosophers and expanded on the concepts of embodied experience. Held academic positions that facilitated the dissemination of existentialist thought.

Published 'Phenomenology of Perception' in 1945

Explored themes of perception, embodiment, and consciousness

Influenced existential and phenomenological philosophy

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