Mobilizing the Sense of “Fat”: A Phenomenological Materialist Approach

Abstract This paper aims to mobilize the way we think and write about fat bodies while drawing on Jean-Luc Nancy’s philosophy of body. I introduce approach body as an addition contemporary new materialism. His philosophy, so argue, offers a form materialism that allows for phenomenological exploration As such, it can help us understand lived experiences embodiment. Additionally, idea in terms “corpus”—a collection pieces without unity—together with his corpus-writing—fragmentary writing, head tail—can fixed meanings fat. To apply conceptual frame concrete manifestation embodiment, provide reading Roxane Gay’s memoir Hunger (2017). In my analysis, identify how materiality engenders meaning shapes cannot be Moreover, propose writing style—hesitating circling – involves example corpus-writing. The corpus corpulence Gay has created gives voice precariousness body's materialization.