Enactivism is a philosophical framework to understand life and cognition, initially formulated by neuroscientist Francisco Varela and his collaborators in their 1991 book The Embodied Mind . This chapter outlines its main ideas and key concepts.
СВІДОМІСТЬ У ПЛАТОНІЗМІ ТА АРИСТОТИЛІЗМІ: РІЗНИЦЯ ДУАЛІСТИЧНИХ І МОНІСТИЧНИХ ПІДХОДІВ У ДАВНЬОГРЕЦЬКІЙ ФІЛОСОФІЇ Постановка проблеми статті полягає у з'ясуванні того, наскільки адекватно природу людської свідомості можна описати в межах двох класичних концептуальних моделей -платонівського дуалізму та аристотелівського монізму -і в тому, якою мірою їхні онтологічні та гносеологічні передумови...
Yoga is a holistic practice that integrating asanas, pranayama, and meditation promoting physical, psychological, and cognitive well-being. Long-term practice of yoga has been associated with various beneficial effects. However, the influence of the duration of yoga practice on cognitive and psychological outcomes remains inadequately understood. This study was aimed to assess the impact of the...
Introduction: Police personnel face high levels of stress and anxiety due to their exposure to traumatic and life-threatening situations. While traditional interventions are common, yoga has emerged as a promising alternative for mitigating stress and anxiety. This paper systematically reviews literature on the effectiveness of yoga-based interventions for police personnel, focusing on...
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There has been a recent resurgence of both cultural and scientific interest in altered states of consciousness. Among the most puzzling and widely reported are mystical experiences—anomalous events where one’s ordinary sense of self is replaced by an overwhelming and transcendent feeling of connectedness or unity. These ‘unitive’ mystical experiences challenge many of our common intuitions...
Spirituality has long been recognized as a fundamental dimension of human health and well-being, yet its integration into mental health frameworks remains limited. This essay explores how spirituality is experienced as a coping resource for mental well-being, highlighting mechanisms through which spiritual and religious practices support emotional regulation, resilience, and a sense of purpose....
Introduction: In the modern educational era, students experience significant pressure due to parental and societal expectations. The fear of falling behind in an increasingly competitive examination environment makes them more susceptible to anxiety and stress. In Ayurveda, anxiety and stress are referred to as Chittodvega and are classified under Manasika Vikaras. Stress has become a...
This paper adopts the philosophical theory of mental monism and examines the constraints on models of embodiment within that framework. It proposes a biologically plausible model of embodiment in brains and suggests an extension to embodiment in machines. The conscious mind is characterized as a nonphysical and nonlocal system comprised only of volitions and phenomenal experiences, subject to...
This paper introduces phenomenology as a mode of thinking grounded in appearance and experience, focusing on Husserl’s foundational ideas and their broader philosophical implications. The phenomenological framework is built upon intentionality and constitution. Intentionality is the structured relation where diverse experiences converge to form a coherent appearance. Constitution describes how...
Proust can help us understand the implications of the theory of top-down perception and can contribute to contemporary debates in the philosophy of perception by leading us back to an appreciation of an Aristotelian view of the relationship between perceiving and valuing. The character of Charles Swann—whose mind, in the grip of love, modifies the world to suit its own expectations and...