mind-body problem

How Samkhya define Purusa and Prakriti? How does the concept of ling (union of purusa and prakriti) address Mind Body Problem?

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How Samkhya Define Purusa and Prakriti? How Does the Concept of Ling (Union of Purusa and Prakriti) Address Mind-Body Problem? Introduction The Samkhya school of Indian philosophy offers a dualistic framework to understand the universe and human existence. It posits two eternal, independent realities: Purusa (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter or nature). These two principles form […]

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What is ‘lived body’? Explain and examine phenomenological approach to address mind body problem.

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What is ‘Lived Body’? Explain and Examine Phenomenological Approach to Address Mind Body Problem Introduction The concept of the ‘lived body’ is central to phenomenology, especially in the works of Maurice Merleau-Ponty. It refers to the idea that the body is not just a physical object but also the primary site of experiencing the world.

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Cartesian Dualism

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Introduction Cartesian dualism is a theory proposed by René Descartes that divides reality into two distinct substances: mind and body. It is one of the most influential ideas in Western philosophy regarding the nature of human beings. Mind-Body Distinction Mind: A non-material, thinking substance responsible for consciousness, reasoning, and emotions. Body: A material substance governed

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