The significance of our physical bodies is an important topic in contemporary philosophy and theology. Reflection on the body often assumes, even if only implicitly, idealizations that obscure important facts about what it means for humans to be 'enfleshed.' This Element explores a number of ways that reflection on bodies in their concrete particularities is important. It begins with a consideration of why certain forms of idealization are philosophically problematic. It then explores how a number of features of bodies can reveal important truths about human nature, embodiment, and dependence. Careful reflection on the body raises important questions related to community and interdependence. The Element concludes by exploring the ethical demands we face given human embodiment. Among other results, this Element exposes the reader to a wide diversity of human embodiment and the nature of human dependence, encouraging meaningful theological reflection on aspects of the human condition.
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1. The Importance of Embodiment; 2. Dispelling Some Misconceptions; 3. The Wider Context of Embodiment; 4. Embodied Dependence; 5. Embodiment, Need, and Care; References.
This Element shows how human embodiment shapes our thinking about stigmatization, dependence, vulnerability, and our obligations.

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ISBN
9781009500401
Publisert
2024-12-19
Utgiver
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
260 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
159 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
UP, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
70

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