Varela, Francisco J.

The Embodied Mind: Cognitive Science and Human Experience

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ISBN 13:
9780262529365
author:
Varela, Francisco J.
format:
Paperback
publisher:
MIT Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
392
Dimensions:
6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.90(d)
Genre:
Artificial Intelligence Study Guide
Condition:
New
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£29.54

Description

The Embodied Mind: Cognitive Science and Human Experience by Francisco J. Varela, Evan Thompson, and Eleanor Rosch is a groundbreaking work that explores the intersection of science and human experience. This revised edition builds upon the original 1991 publication, which pioneered the concept of "embodied cognition" and its connections to Buddhist practices. The book introduces the idea of "enactive embodiment," where both the environment and first-person experience are integral aspects of embodiment. It challenges traditional notions of a separate self or mind, instead proposing that embodied action brings forth an interdependent world. This approach has had a profound impact on cognitive science, philosophy, and our understanding of human experience. A new preface by Jon Kabat-Zinn provides context and insight into the book's influence on his life and work. The revised edition also includes substantive introductions by Evan Thompson and Eleanor Rosch, which clarify central arguments and discuss recent research that has expanded on the book's themes.

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