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A Multidisciplinary Approach to Embodiment: Understanding Human Being
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Embodiment: Understanding Human Being
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A collection of essays explores the concept of 'human being in the most unprecedented manner through seemingly disparate academic disciplines. It creates a vision of humans as fully embodied creatures situated in a richly populated living planet, eschewing discipline boundaries and fostering new materialist thought.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This captivating collection of thought-provoking essays delves into the intricate nature and profound implications of human embodiment, offering a unique perspective on the concept of the 'human being' through the lens of new materialism. Drawing upon the expertise of esteemed researchers from diverse academic disciplines, this book explores embodiment from a multifaceted standpoint, challenging the notion that human beings are debased by materiality and instead presenting a vision of humans as fully embodied creatures intricately interconnected with a vibrant and diverse living planet.
The essays compiled in this volume showcase the richness and diversity of new materialist thought, encompassing psychology, astrophysics, geology, biology, sociology, philosophy, and the performing arts. Each essay offers insightful illustrations and fosters a deeper understanding of embodiment, providing readers with a comprehensive and accessible exploration of this complex subject matter.
What sets this book apart is its ability to make engaging and enlightening content accessible to readers with relatively limited background in the various academic disciplines. By seamlessly integrating insights from psychology, philosophy, and anthropology, among others, the text offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding embodiment. This makes it an invaluable resource for postgraduate students and scholars seeking to delve deeper into the theoretical and philosophical aspects of embodiment, as well as those interested in social and cultural anthropology.
In conclusion, this is an essential and fascinating text that invites readers to explore and expand their understanding and experience of embodiment. With its engaging and enlightening content, it will be particularly useful for postgraduate students and scholars of theoretical and philosophical psychology, philosophy of the mind, and social and cultural anthropology. By challenging traditional perspectives and offering a fresh perspective on human existence, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue on the nature of the human experience and the role of embodiment in shaping our world.
Weight: 218g
Dimension: 215 x 138 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367560478
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