Merleau-Ponty's Philosophy of Nature

Key moments in Merleau-Ponty's philosophy of nature are explored through a chronological analysis of his major works. Toadvine begins with an ontology of nature from "The Structure of Behavior," then delves into the role of reflection in "Phenomenology of Perception," highlighting the interplay between nature and human subjectivity. The concept of "intertwining" leads to a discussion of "chiasm," which represents the connection between sense and the sensible, culminating in an examination of the relationship between humans and nature in Merleau-Ponty's later philosophy.