Cartesian Meditations: An Introduction to Phenomenology
Cartesian Meditations: An Introduction to Phenomenology
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1993157
Book • Nonfiction
Paris, France • 1930s
1993
Adult
18+ years
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In Cartesian Meditations: An Introduction to Phenomenology, Edmund Husserl guides readers through phenomenological concepts, using meditations inspired by Descartes. The work emphasizes the importance of subjective experience and consciousness in philosophical inquiry, laying foundational ideas for phenomenology as a rigorous scientific discipline focused on understanding human perception and the essence of objects.
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Cartesian Meditations: An Introduction to Phenomenology by Edmund Husserl is praised for its profound exploration of phenomenology, offering deep insights into consciousness and experience. However, its dense and complex language may pose challenges for readers new to philosophical texts. Overall, it's a seminal work for those delving into Husserl's phenomenology.
Who Should Read Cartesian Meditations: An Introduction to Phenomenology?
Readers drawn to philosophy, particularly those intrigued by consciousness and experience, will enjoy Husserl's Cartesian Meditations. Fans of Heidegger's Being and Time or Sartre's Being and Nothingness will appreciate its rigorous exploration of phenomenology's foundational ideas.
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Book • Nonfiction
Paris, France • 1930s
1993
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18+ years
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