I am happy to announce that my new paper on embodiment has been published in Human Arenas (Springer).
Paper Details:
Title: Bodily basis of the diverse modes of the self
Journal: Human Arenas, 1, 223-230 (2018)
Core Concept
In this paper, I argue that bodily experiences underpin all facets of the mind—from pre-reflective action to social and individualistic modes of being. I explore the self through three distinct bodily dimensions:
Body-as-subject (The body as the "I" that acts)
Body-as-object for oneself (The body as something we observe)
Body-as-object for others (The body as it appears in the social world)
Toward a "Phenomenology of Clothing"
In the final section, I use the everyday experience of wearing clothes as a concrete example. Drawing on personal experience, I describe how clothing illustrates the complexity and dynamism of the self’s relationship with the body.
While this "phenomenology of clothing" is still in its early stages, I believe it is a promising area for further inquiry. If you are interested in exploring this topic or developing these ideas together, please let me know—I would welcome the conversation!
Regards,
Shogo
