Phenomenology: An Introduction
by Anthony Chemero /
2015 / English / EPUB
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This comprehensive new book introduces the core history of
phenomenology and assesses its relevance to contemporary
psychology, philosophy of mind, and cognitive science. From
critiques of artificial intelligence research programs to ongoing
work on embodiment and enactivism, the authors trace how
phenomenology has produced a valuable framework for analyzing
cognition and perception, whose impact on contemporary
psychological and scientific research, and philosophical debates
continues to grow.
This comprehensive new book introduces the core history of
phenomenology and assesses its relevance to contemporary
psychology, philosophy of mind, and cognitive science. From
critiques of artificial intelligence research programs to ongoing
work on embodiment and enactivism, the authors trace how
phenomenology has produced a valuable framework for analyzing
cognition and perception, whose impact on contemporary
psychological and scientific research, and philosophical debates
continues to grow.
The first part of
The first part ofAn Introduction to Phenomenology
An Introduction to Phenomenology is an
extended overview of the history and development of
phenomenology, looking at its key thinkers, focusing particularly
on Husserl, Heidegger and Merleau-Ponty, as well as its cultural
and intellectual precursors. In the second half Chemero and
Käufer turn their attention to the contemporary interpretations
and uses of phenomenology in cognitive science, showing that
phenomenology is a living source of inspiration in contemporary
interdisciplinary studies of the mind.
is an
extended overview of the history and development of
phenomenology, looking at its key thinkers, focusing particularly
on Husserl, Heidegger and Merleau-Ponty, as well as its cultural
and intellectual precursors. In the second half Chemero and
Käufer turn their attention to the contemporary interpretations
and uses of phenomenology in cognitive science, showing that
phenomenology is a living source of inspiration in contemporary
interdisciplinary studies of the mind.
Käufer and Chemero have written a clear, jargon-free account of
phenomenology, providing abundant examples and anecdotes to
illustrate and to entertain. This book is an ideal introduction
to phenomenology and cognitive science for the uninitiated, as
well as for philosophy and psychology students keen to deepen
their knowledge.
Käufer and Chemero have written a clear, jargon-free account of
phenomenology, providing abundant examples and anecdotes to
illustrate and to entertain. This book is an ideal introduction
to phenomenology and cognitive science for the uninitiated, as
well as for philosophy and psychology students keen to deepen
their knowledge.
