Arguing for Embodied Consciousness
Science October 10, 2008 DOI: 10.1126/science.1165652 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractEdward Slingerland argues that findings from the natural sciences, particularly research on human cognition, are essential for advancing work in the humanities and cultural studies. He contends that integrating scientific insights about the body and culture can bridge the divide between these fields, offering a more comprehensive understanding of human experience.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that findings from the natural sciences, especially research on human cognition, are critical to progress in the humanities and studies of culture. |
Abstract
What Science Offers the Humanities . Integrating Body and Culture. By Edward Slingerland . Cambridge University Press, New York, 2008. 388 pp. $85, £45. ISBN 9780521877701. Paper, $24.99, £18.99. ISBN 9780521701518. The author argues that findings from the natural sciences, especially research on human cognition, are critical to progress in the humanities and studies of culture.