Merleau-Ponty: An Ontology of the Imaginary

This study brings to light the original concept of the imaginary that emerges from Merleau Ponty’s thought. It elucidates the main influences that contributed to shaping Merleau-Ponty’s theory of the imaginary and aims to show that this novel concept constitutes one of the most crucial yet challenging keys to his philosophy and ultimately his ontology.

This book develops the ontology of the imagery sketched by Merleau-Ponty and examines its practical implications. As its originally ambiguou...