How the Body Shapes the Mind
by Shaun Gallagher
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Gallagher offers an examination of the role played by the body in perception and in the development and practice of thinking using the concepts of body image and body schema to address a range of philosophical questions about cognition.Tags
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Explores how bodily experiences, movement, and perception fundamentally influence cognition, self-awareness, and consciousness. Drawing on philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience, it shows that the mind cannot be fully understood without considering its deep connection to the body’s actions and interactions with the world.
Sep 16, 2025English (UK)
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Shaun Gallagher is Professor and Chair of Philosophy and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Central Florida and Research Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science at the University of Hertfordshire.
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