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“We must therefore rediscover, after the natural world, the social world, not as an object or sum of objects, but as a permanent field or dimension of existence.” quote by Maurice Merleau-Ponty
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“We must therefore rediscover, after the natural world, the social world, not as an object or sum of objects, but as a permanent field or dimension of existence.”

Maurice Merleau-Ponty

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He argues that beyond the natural world, the social world is a lived field of existence, not merely objects to be studied.

In simple terms: Society is a lived field, not just objects.

Key Takeaway

Engage with social reality as an experiential field.

Themes

philosophy social theory phenomenology

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical academic

When to use this quote

  • education
  • urban planning
  • community building
  • psychology

Key Concepts

existentialism embodiment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we experience society as a field?
  • What does this mean for social research?
A Different Perspective

May be abstract for practical application.

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