Description
INTRODUCTION TO PHENOMENOLOGY
Book Summary
This work offers a panoramic and rigorous view of one of the most influential philosophical currents of the 20th century: phenomenology. Dermot Moran skillfully combines historical reconstruction with a systematic exposition of its fundamental contributions, themes, and concepts. The reader will find a detailed analysis that spans from precursors such as Franz Brentano to key figures like Edmund Husserl, Martin Heidegger, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Hannah Arendt, Jean-Paul Sartre, Maurice Merleau-Ponty, and Jacques Derrida, making it an indispensable reference for students and specialists alike.
What is it about?
The book outlines a complete journey through the development of phenomenology, explaining its origins in the work of Brentano and its consolidation as a philosophical method with Husserl. From there, it examines how this movement was transformed and applied by later thinkers in fields such as ontology, hermeneutics, political philosophy, and the theory of subjectivity. Moran does not merely describe the ideas of each author but connects them, showing continuities, ruptures, and internal debates. The work addresses central problems such as intentionality, the phenomenological reduction, being-in-the-world, historical consciousness, and the ethics of alterity.
Main Themes
- Origin and development of the phenomenological method from Brentano to Derrida.
- Analysis of intentionality and consciousness as the axes of phenomenological philosophy.
- The phenomenological reduction and the search for a rigorous philosophy as a strict science.
- Hermeneutics and fundamental ontology in Heidegger and Gadamer.
- Phenomenology of perception, embodiment, and lived experience in Merleau-Ponty.
- Existential and political phenomenology in Sartre and Arendt.
- The ethics of alterity and the critique of metaphysics in Levinas and Derrida.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at university students of philosophy and social sciences looking for a complete and systematic introduction to phenomenology. It is also of great utility to researchers, teachers, and readers interested in contemporary philosophy who wish to understand the legacy of this movement and its influence on disciplines such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, and literary theory.
What this book contributes
- A rigorous and updated overview of phenomenology, from its origins to its most recent developments.
- Expository clarity that facilitates the understanding of complex concepts, combining historical context and systematic analysis.
- Broad coverage of key authors, showing their specific contributions and the connections between them.
- An indispensable reference tool for deepening the study of 20th-century philosophy.
- An approach that links phenomenology with contemporary problems in philosophy and the human sciences.
Technical Specifications
- Author: MORAN, DERMOT
- Publisher: ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Humanities, Philosophy: Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge, Philosophy: Logic, Religion and Beliefs
- Collection: Authors, Texts and Themes
- Publication Date: October 2011
- Number of pages: 512
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial Review
This is a reference work within phenomenological studies in the Spanish language. Its primary value lies in the author's ability to offer a clear and complete exposition without sacrificing academic rigor. The breadth of authors covered and the systematic connection between them make it an essential resource both for those starting out in phenomenology and for those who wish to consolidate and expand their knowledge. It is, without a doubt, a recommended reading for anyone interested in contemporary philosophy and its legacy.