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What philosophy did Merleau-Ponty correct by emphasizing the body as the primary site of knowing?

  • The stoic tradition

  • The existential tradition

  • The traditional philosophy placing consciousness as the source of knowledge

  • The materialistic philosophy

Answer

The primary site of knowing is the body, not consciousness, as Merleau-Ponty argued, thereby challenging traditional philosophy. This perspective places emphasis on the embodied experience and the role of the body in shaping our understanding of the world. In essence, Merleau-Ponty's phenomenological approach highlights the body as a fundamental aspect of human existence and cognition.
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