In this seminal work, French philosopher Paul Ricœur provides a comprehensive and critical introduction to the phenomenological movement. He meticulously traces its development from its founder, Edmund Husserl, through the existential interpretations of Heidegger, Sartre, and Merleau-Ponty. Ricœur doesn't just summarize; he engages in a profound dialogue with these thinkers, highlighting their contributions while also developing his own unique hermeneutic phenomenology. The book delves into core concepts like intentionality, reduction, and the life-world, making it an essential text for anyone seeking to understand the foundations and evolution of 20th-century continental philosophy and its lasting impact.