Phenomenological Perspectives on Shame

This book utilizes Maurice Merleau-Ponty's fascinating philosophy of embodiment to cast further light on the incredibly rich and complex phenomenon of shame. The philosopher himself made only scattered references to shame, but both his early phenomenology and his later phenomenological ontology do provide unique illumination of the phenomenon. The book demonstrates how Merleau-Ponty's work is relevant to those of certain other thinkers in the analytic tradition.

Demonstrates how Merleau-Ponty's work is relevant to those of certain other thinkers in the analytic tradition Explores how Merleau-Ponty's philosophy is relevant for understanding the phenomenon of shame Uses Merleau-Ponty's early and late writings to discuss the subject of the aging body

Auteur

William S. Hamrick is Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA.

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This book utilizes Maurice Merleau-Ponty s fascinating philosophy of embodiment to cast further light on the incredibly rich and complex phenomenon of shame. The philosopher himself made only scattered references to shame, but both his early phenomenology and his later phenomenological ontology do provide unique illumination of the phenomenon. The book demonstrates how Merleau-Ponty s work is relevant to those of certain other thinkers in the analytic tradition.

Contenu

1. Introduction.- Part I. THE PHENOMENA .- 2. Self-Control, Knowledge, and Practical Wisdom.- 3. Shame and the Intensity of Contrasts.- 4. Shame by Association.- 5. Bodily Shame.- 6. Objectification and Alienation.- Part II. ONTOLOGY.- 7. Shame and Merleau-Ponty's Turn to Nature.- 8. Shamelessness and Shaming.