Reading and Experience: A Philosophical Investigation

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The book presents a groundbreaking integration of reading within philosophical discourse, critiquing philosophical, literary, and empirical approaches while offering a unified phenomenological perspective. It explores a diverse range of texts, including fiction, non-fiction, and sacred writings, and covers various reading practices from casual to scholarly. Engaging with influential thinkers like Husserl, Sartre, and contemporary neuroscientists, it creates a unique, coherent discussion that appeals to students and researchers in philosophy, literary studies, and cognitive science.