Metaphilosophy
September 23, 2026
Killian McGrath
Abstract The problem of consciousness remains the most intractable question in the philosophy of mind. Scientific approaches to consciousness, in their effort to provide a systematic account, impose determinate structures. This methodological necessity encounters a dilemma: it seeks to define what is never self‐identical. This paper considers Conscious Agent Theory (CAT) within this broader...
September 22, 2026
Aparna Vajpayee, Parag Sanghani
The rate at which digitalisation in higher education settings increases levels of pressure among academics in universities poses a consequent need to adopt innovative methods in the development of emotional intelligence. This chapter aimed to understand the efficacy of an “artificial intelligence (AI)-supported digital mindfulness intervention” strategy as part of a smart university approach....
Journal of Primary Health Care
September 22, 2026
Kendall Crossen, Brigitte Eastwood, Jeremy I. Rossaak
INTRODUCTION: Burnout and psychological distress are common among healthcare professionals. Mindfulness-based strategies delivered over several weeks have been shown to improve well-being and reduce burnout. AIM: This study aimed to assess whether a brief mindfulness intervention could improve well-being in a heterogeneous healthcare workforce across primary and secondary care settings. METHOD:...
Synthese
September 22, 2026
Nicolas Crozatier
Abstract The extended mind thesis (EXT) has profoundly reshaped debates about the nature and boundaries of cognition. Yet its ethical and political implications remain underexplored. While much of the literature emphasizes the therapeutic and enhancement promises of cognitive technologies, less attention has been paid to the structural risks associated with technological dependence, including...
The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies
September 21, 2026
A. Radhamanbi Devi
This paper delves deeply into the concept of Bhakti within the framework of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, highlighting its profound wisdom and transformative potential as a path of loving devotion to the Divine. Rooted in the teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and the theological traditions of Vaishnavism, Gaudiya Vaishnavism offers a distinctive perspective on Bhakti as the ultimate means of...
Modern Clinical Medicine
September 21, 2026
Objective: To analyze the regulatory effect of mindfulness stress reduction therapy on the sleep structure and psychological stress state of the postoperative neurosurgical population.Methods: This study
Mental Health, Religion & Culture
September 21, 2026
Arif Ali, Niharika Malhotra, Spalzes Angmo
Understanding cultural and religious beliefs related to mental illness is essential for the effective delivery of psychiatric care in a culturally diverse and spiritually embedded country such as India. This single-case study examines a young adult male with paranoid schizophrenia whose delusions incorporated spiritual and cultural narratives, including ancestral curses, divine powers, and...
University of Vienna
September 21, 2026
Oliver Simandl
Die Arbeit entwickelt eine gründliche Untersuchung der Cogito-Debatte zwischen Michel Foucault und Jacques Derrida hinsichtlich der ersten Meditation Descartes in Meditationes de prima philosophia. Im Mittelpunkt der Untersuchung steht das Verhältnis zwischen dem philosophischen Diskurs und einem seit je her behaupteten Außen: die Trennung der Vernunft vom Wahnsinn. Diese Trennung greift die...
BMC Nursing
September 21, 2026
Yang Zhi, Mimi Mun Yee Tse, Huiting Huang et al.
Nursing students experience elevated levels of stress and mental health challenges, highlighting the need for accessible and scalable interventions to support their well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a messaging app-enabled compassion training program on self-compassion, mindfulness, perceived stress, and psychological well-being among nursing students. A two-arm,...
Knygotyra
September 21, 2026
Jennifer Konrad
The notion of a “rise of the individual” in the twelfth century offers a fruitful lens for examining early mystical literature. While the modern idea of individuality does not strictly apply, monastic writers increasingly turned their attention to the anima, the seipsum, and the homo interior. This inward turn positioned the self as a space of divine encounter. Through practices such as...