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[With reference to the body anthropology: a human being].

A Paluch

    Medycyna Nowozytna : Studia Nad Historia Medycyny
    |October 20, 2001
    PubMed
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    Humans are viewed as an inseparable whole, not separate soul and body. Modern anthropology explores the body as shaped by history, society, and culture, leading to the new field of body anthropology.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anthropology
    • Philosophy of Mind
    • Philosophy of Science

    Context:

    • Explores the age-old question of human constitution: soul and body as separate entities versus an inseparable whole.
    • Contrasts historical dualist and monist perspectives on the mind-body problem.
    • Highlights the shift in modern and postmodern thought towards a holistic view of humanity.

    Purpose:

    • To examine the evolving anthropological understanding of human existence.
    • To investigate how phenomenology and cultural anthropology contribute to viewing the body as a whole (body-subject).
    • To introduce the emergence of 'anthropology of body' as a new specialization.

    Summary:

    • The study addresses the philosophical and scientific debate on whether humans are composed of distinct soul and body or an integrated whole.
    • It traces the intellectual shift from dualism to monism, emphasizing a holistic perspective.
    • Introduces the concept of the body being shaped by biological order and historical/cultural contexts.

    Impact:

    • Suggests a new framework for understanding the human condition by integrating biological and socio-cultural influences.
    • Promotes the 'anthropology of body' as a vital field for studying the multifaceted nature of human existence.
    • Encourages interdisciplinary approaches to cognition and the human experience.

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