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This paper undertakes a thorough examination of the impact of Edmund Husserl’s The Origin of Geometry on the philosophical development of Maurice Merleau-Ponty. It aims to analyse the pivotal conceptual intersections between the two thinkers, highlighting the innovative ideas that emerged in Merleau-Ponty’s work as a response to Husserl’s text. Additionally, this study seeks to clarify the unique factors that contribute to the originality of Merleau-Ponty’s ideas, exploring how he both engages with and transcends Husserlean’s thought in his own writings. By closely investigating these relationships, the paper aspires to offer a deeper understanding of Merleau-Ponty’s philosophical contributions while situating them within the broader context of existential and phenomenological discourse.