Body Consciousness: A Philosophy of Mindfulness and Somaesthetics
Journal of Speculative Philosophy January 1, 2008 DOI: 10.5860/choice.46-1409 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThis review article examines Richard Shusterman's 2008 book 'Body Consciousness: A Philosophy of Mindfulness and Somaesthetics', which argues for a philosophy that integrates bodily experience into conscious awareness, challenging Cartesian dualism that separates mind from body. The reviewer discusses how Shusterman's concept of somaesthetics offers a framework for understanding the body as both a source of sensory experience and a site for self-cultivation. The work positions itself within the field of body studies and philosophy, proposing that mindful attention to bodily states can enhance human flourishing and knowledge.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review article Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Philosophy |
| Citations | 440 |
| Key finding | Shusterman's somaesthetics provides a philosophical approach to overcoming Cartesian mind-body dualism by emphasizing mindful bodily awareness as integral to human experience and self-improvement. |
Abstract
DOI: 10.1177/1357034X08093575 2008; 14; 129 Body Society Bryan S. Turner Turner, Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore pp. 256, ISBN 978 0 521 67587 1 paperback, $24.99 Reviewed by Bryan S. by Richard Shusterman Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008, Body Consciousness: A Philosophy of Mindfulness and Somaesthetics Review Article: Somaesthetics and the Critique of Cartesian Dualism: