Merleau-Ponty
Purpose and Procedure in Philosophy of Perception June 10, 2021 Komarine Romdenh-Romluc
A methodology is a theory of method that justifies which methods should be used to investigate a topic and why. Merleau-Ponty, a phenomenologist known for his analyses of perception, worked within a tradition rather than a unified movement, where figures inherit and develop particular themes and ideas. Phenomenology claims a distinct method, but different phenomenologists interpret it variously. This chapter explains Merleau-Ponty's understanding of the phenomenological method and how he applies it in his study of perception.