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French Phenomenology in Historical Context

Jean-François Courtine

Quiet Powers of the Possible January 13, 2026 DOI: 10.5422/fordham/9780823264711.003.0002 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Interview Peer reviewed
Topics Philosophy of mind
Key points Presents Jean-François Courtine's evaluation of three decades of French phenomenology and his historical work on the origin and development of metaphysics.

Abstract

In this interview, Jean-François Courtine offers an evaluation of the last thirty years of French phenomenology and discusses his historical work on the origin and development of metaphysics.

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