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Book Summary of Husserl
Edmund Husserl (1859-1938) was one of the most influential philosophers of the Twentieth Century. Founder of the phenomenology movement, his thinking influenced Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty and Derrida.
In this stimulating introduction, David Woodruff Smith introduces the whole of Husserl`s thought, demonstrating his influence on philosophy of mind and language, on ontology and epistemology, and on philosophy of logic, mathematics and science.
Starting with an overview of Husserl`s life and works, and his place in Twentieth century philosophy and in Western philosophy as a whole, David Woodruff Smith introduces Husserl`s concept of phenomenology, explaining his influential theories of intentionality, objectivity and subjectivity. In subsequent chapters he covers Husserl`s logic, metaphysics, realism and transcendental idealism, and epistemology. Finally, he assesses the significance and implications of Husserl`s work for contemporary philosophy of mind and cognitive science.
Including a timeline, glossary and extensive suggestions for further reading, Husserl will be essential reading for anyone interested in Husserl, phenomenology and Twentieth century philosophy. isbn
9780415289757
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Pages : 467
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