Promise of Phenomenology

Richard I. Sugarman is professor of Religion and Director of the Integrated Humanities Program at the University of Vermont. Roger B. Duncan is retired from the University of Connecticut, where he taught Philosophy at the Hartford campus for 27 years.

This book contains a landmark collection of essays on the foundational issues of existential phenomenology. It displays the depth and versatility of one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century. These posthumous papers of John Wild are a treasure trove of erudition, cogent argumentation, and a jargon-free exploration of timeless philosophical questions. Wild confronts the phenomenological tradition with his own vast knowledge of the history of philosophy. His approach is fresh, surprising, and exciting. A final bonus is Wild's introduction to the thought of Emmanuel Levinas which marks the very first American recognition of Levinas' overall importance. This book is not only an invaluable look at a key historical moment in contemporary philosophy; it is also a challenge to continental thought, calling for a renewed examination of its most basic points of departure.

• Part 1 Explorations of the Human Life-WorldPart 2 Conversations, Reflections, and BeliefsPart 3 Toward a Phenomenology of TranscendencePart 4 New Directions, A Philosopher at Work: Toward a Phenomenology of the OtherPart 5 Letter to John WildPart 6 Bibliography of John Wild's Posthumous Papers