Phenomenology

<p>This translation of Lyotard's first book La Phenomenologie supplies an important link to Lyotard's more recent works. Phenomenology presents a commentary on the phenomenological movement. From the dual perspectives of a work on and of phenomenology Lyotard's text profiles the different aspects of phenomenology focusing particularly on the writings of Hegel Husserl Merleau-Ponty and Tran Duc Thao. Phenomenology marks a particular episode in Lyotard's reflections on the philosophical project and is emblematic of his critical reflections on philosophy's involvements in routine daily commitments. Like Merleau-Ponty in this work Lyotard eliminates philosophy as a separate existence. Beyond offering an account of certain phenomenological themes Lyotard's commentary explicates phenomenology's relevance to psychology sociology and history.</p>