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Which era was Merleau-Ponty considered a major phenomenologist?

  • The second half of the nineteenth century

  • The first half of the twentieth century

  • The second half of the twentieth century

  • The first half of the nineteenth century

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The answer is the first half of the twentieth century. During this period, Merleau-Ponty made significant contributions to phenomenology, particularly through his exploration of the relationship between consciousness and the body, as well as his analysis of perception and the lived experience. His works, such as "Phenomenology of Perception" and "The Visible and the Invisible," continue to influence philosophical thought to this day.
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