What is the main focus of Merleau-Ponty's "indirect ontology"?
"The flesh of the world"
"The void of existence"
"The forms of reason"
"The seed of knowledge"
Answer
The "flesh of the world" refers to the intertwined physicality and experience that are fundamental to being-in-the-world. This notion emphasizes embodiment, perception, and the inseparable connection between the human mind and its surroundings. It challenges traditional dualisms separating the mental from the physical and asserts that our understanding of reality arises through our embodied experiences and interactions with the world.
Mystery of Perception: A Maurice Merleau-Ponty Quiz
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