The Phenomenological Movement: Husserl to Merleau-Ponty by Andrew Conley explores the evolution of phenomenology from its inception by Edmund Husserl to its transformation under the hands of Maurice Merleau-Ponty. This book traces the intellectual journey of phenomenology, beginning with Husserl's foundational ideas on consciousness and intentionality, and follows the movement's key developments through Heidegger's existential turn and Sartre's existential phenomenology. Conley focuses particularly on Merleau-Ponty's contributions, which emphasized embodiment and perception, challenging both Cartesian dualism and idealist traditions. By examining the interplay of thought, body, and world, the book underscores phenomenology's impact on philosophy, psychology, political theory, and social science. Through a detailed analysis of key figures and ideas, this book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how phenomenology has shaped 20th-century thought and continues to influence contemporary debates in philosophy and beyond.
