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Opening to the World through the Lived Body: Relating Theory and Practice in Organisation Consulting
[journal article]
Abstract "This paper inquires into the practice implications of Maurice Merleau-
Ponty’s theory of the embodied human being. I flesh out his theory of
perceptual intelligibility by showing how it works in practice, and
distinguishing it from conceptual intelligibility. In showing how the two
modes of int... view more
"This paper inquires into the practice implications of Maurice Merleau-
Ponty’s theory of the embodied human being. I flesh out his theory of
perceptual intelligibility by showing how it works in practice, and
distinguishing it from conceptual intelligibility. In showing how the two
modes of intelligibility relate, I follow Merleau-Ponty in drawing on the
rich symbolism of Gestalt form. I relate theory to practice through
describing, an indirect, affect laden way of working with clients. The
practice descriptions explore in particular how the body may reveal
the cultural background, and organisational history, that lies behind the
consulting situations; also how my way of practicing relates to the use of
language.
Running through these reflections on theory and practice is a first person
inquiry into how Merleau-Ponty’s theory has helped me to foster an
attitude of greater openness. In the spirit of this inquiry I conclude with a
series of questions that encourage other practitioners to be receptive to
how Merleau-Ponty’s theory might support them in cultivating an attitude
of openness to the world." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
organizational consulting; phenomenology; language
Classification
Organizational Sociology
Document language
English
Publication Year
2009
Page/Pages
p. 114-143
Journal
International Journal of Action Research, 5 (2009) 1
ISSN
1861-1303
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed
Licence
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