Merleau-Ponty's Philosophy

The work of French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty touches on some of
the most essential and vital concerns of the world today, yet his ideas are
difficult and not widely understood. Lawrence Hass redresses this problem by
offering an exceptionally clear, carefully argued, critical appreciation of
Merleau-Ponty's philosophy. Hass provides insight into the philosophical methods and
major concepts that characterize Merleau-Ponty's thought. Questions concerning the
nature of phenomenology, perceptual experience, embodiment, intersubjectivity,
expression, and philosophy of language are fully and systematically discussed with
reference to main currents and discussions in contemporary philosophy. The result is
a refreshingly jargon-free invitation into Merleau-Ponty's important and
transformational way of understanding human experience.