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Perspectives on Embodiment

The Intersections of Nature and Culture

Gail Weiss editor Honi Fern Haber editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:16th Mar '99

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This insightful collection, Perspectives on Embodiment, examines the intricate relationship between nature and culture in shaping human corporeality.

The collection of essays in Perspectives on Embodiment challenges traditional boundaries between nature and culture, highlighting the intricate interplay that shapes our understanding of embodied existence. It delves into how these two realms influence one another, ultimately contributing to the formation of what it means to be a corporeal being. Through diverse viewpoints, the essays illuminate the complexities of human corporeality, suggesting that our physical experiences cannot be fully understood through a singular lens.

A key theme in Perspectives on Embodiment is the necessity of embracing multiple perspectives to capture the dynamic and evolving nature of our bodies. Each essay offers unique insights, encouraging readers to consider how various cultural, social, and environmental factors shape our physical selves. The authors argue that understanding embodiment requires a holistic approach, one that acknowledges the fluidity and adaptability of human experience.

Furthermore, this collection invites readers to reflect on the potential future of our bodily forms. By speculating on how our understanding of embodiment might evolve, Perspectives on Embodiment not only examines current notions of corporeality but also paves the way for future inquiries into the relationship between body, identity, and culture.

"This impressive group of philosophers have come together across the continental/analytic divide to reconceptualize the body in relation to philosophy. When we view the body as the subject of perception and not just the object, as Gail Weiss points out, it becomes essential to reconceptualize many of the fundamental concepts used in philosophies of action, of mind, and of consciousness. We will need to reconceptualize the cognitive sciences, given that perception is structured by the body as a whole rather than an abstracted perceptual organ. These essays provide an excellent entree into this exciting new area of philosophical discussion
." -- Linda Alcoff

ISBN: 9780415915854

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 690g

288 pages