Beyond the Brain: How the Mind and the Body Shape Each Other

This book explores the role of contextual relevance in the workings of the mind and how it emerges from interactions with physical, social, and cultural environments. It suggests that mind-body relations are not only achieved through the interaction between our own mind and body but also through other minds in our intersubjective interactions. It covers a wide range of topics and is relevant to students and scholars in philosophy, law, political science, sociology, psychology, and more.

Format: Hardback
Length: 118 pages
Publication date: 19 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book offers a fresh perspective on the mind-body problem, departing from the traditional epistemological approach that assumes mental processes are internal to the individual. Instead, it emphasizes the crucial role of contextual relevance in understanding the workings of the mind. Through vivid illustrations and engaging narratives, it demonstrates how mind emerges from the individual's interactions with their physical, social, and cultural environments. Moreover, it delves into the interpersonal and social aspects of embodied mind, highlighting that the body that creates meaning is not merely an emotional, kinesthetic, and aesthetically experiencing body but also a social body. It suggests that mind-body relations are not solely achieved through the interaction between our own mind and body but also through other minds in our intersubjective interactions.

This book is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing upon insights from epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, value theory, action theory, and the philosophies of mind, science, logic, and technology. Its readership spans a wide range, including graduate and undergraduate students studying philosophy, law, political science, sociology, psychology, and other related fields. Educators, researchers, scholars, and anyone with an interest in philosophy will find this book to be a valuable resource.

By exploring the interplay between context, embodiment, and intersubjectivity, this book offers a novel framework for understanding the complexities of the mind-body problem. It challenges traditional assumptions and provides a deeper understanding of the relationship between the mind and the world around us. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply someone seeking to broaden your philosophical horizons, this book will provide you with valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions.

Weight: 360g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811995576
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023