The Context of Self: A Phenomenological Inquiry Using Medicine As a Clue - Couverture souple

Zaner, Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0821406000 ISBN 13 : 9780821406007

Editeur : Ohio University Press, 1981

Synopsis

This study takes up the challenge presented to philosophy in a dramatic and urgent way by contemporary medicine: the phenomenon of human life. Initiated by a critical appreciation of the work of Hans Jonas, who poses that issue as well, the inquiry is brought to focus on the phenomenon of embodiment, using relevant medical writing to help elicit its concrete dimensions. The explication of embodiment, aided by critical studies and inquiries into medical phenomena (autism, brain injury, terminal illness) make possible the development of the author's original phenomenological theory of self, and its concrete relationships with the other self. This study attempts not only to show connections among the works of a number of thinkers in terms of central problems, but to demonstrate the mutual relevance of medicine and philosophy through concrete illustrations and analysis.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ohio University Press
• Date d'édition: 1981
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0821406000
• ISBN 13: 9780821406007
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 296
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible