The Phenomenology of Givenness

In this interview, Jean-Luc Marion discusses his intellectual formation at the École Normale Supérieure and addresses questions about his interpretation of the history of metaphysics, his books on Descartes, the development of the "phenomenology of givenness," and the relationship between phenomenology and theology. He reflects on how his philosophical trajectory was shaped by his early education and elaborates on key themes in his work, including the critique of metaphysics and the role of givenness in phenomenology. The interview offers insight into his views on the intersection of philosophical and theological inquiry.

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Abstract

In this interview, Jean-Luc Marion discusses his intellectual upbringing at the École Normale Supérieure and answers a number of questions about his interpretation of the history of metaphysics, his books on Descartes, the development of the “phenomenology of givenness,” and the relation between phenomenology and theology.