Phenomenology and literature

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This volume's essays explore the intricate relationship between phenomenology and literature, highlighting their interdependence in revealing new ways to engage with the world, as noted by thinkers like Heidegger and Sartre. They demonstrate how literature can disclose ethical actions and liberation from oppression, while phenomenology aids in understanding our actions and existence, as articulated by Ricoeur and Merleau-Ponty. The text argues that literature is inherently phenomenological, and vice versa, suggesting that these disciplines cannot be viewed as separate. The organization of the volume revolves around four main axes: an introduction that contextualizes literature within various phenomenological trends; an examination of phenomenological influences; an exploration of themes in literature that resonate with phenomenological thought; and a discussion of key figures and movements in phenomenology. Pol Vandevelde, a philosophy professor at Marquette University, contributes his expertise, having authored and translated significant works in the field, including those of Heidegger and Husserl.