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International Studies in Phenomenology and Philosophy

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143427

Abstract

I distinguish three kinds of other minds problems—conceptual, epistemological and empirical. I argue that while Merleau-Ponty believes embodiment helps with tackling the conceptual and epistemological problems, he suggests that it is of no clear use in solving (an important variant of) the empirical problem. I sketch some considerations that could lend support to Merleau-Ponty's claims about the conceptual and epistemological problems, without claiming that these are conclusive. I then proceed to argue that Merleau-Ponty's take on the empirical problem is essentially correct.

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Published in:

Inkpin Andrew, Reynolds Jack (2017) Merleau-Ponty's gordian knot. Continental Philosophy Review 50 (1).

Pages: 65-80

DOI: 10.1007/s11007-016-9388-y

Full citation:

Overgaard Søren (2017) „Other minds embodied“. Continental Philosophy Review 50 (1), 65–80.