Phenomenologically Disturbing Time: Nightmares, Cities and Anime

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to connect Merleau-Ponty's account of dreams and time with cityscapes, Japanese anime and nightmares. First, I will briefly introduce Merleau-Ponty, then I will present three anime dealing with dreams, cities, and time.

In conclusion, I will connect these using Susan Buck-Morss' interpretation of Walter Benjamin's texts of the Arcades Project.

Keywords

• Maurice Merleau-Ponty
• phenomenology, dreams, Susan Buck-Morss, Walter Benjamin, anime, cities