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Body and Soul
Research Paper # 108326
Body and Soul
A look at the mind/body problem with a focus on loss of consciousness as experienced in concussions.
3,068 words (approx. 12.3 pages) |
19 sources |
APA | 2008
Paper Summary:
This paper examines the arguments for and against the various philosophical understandings of the composition of human beings and whether or not consciousness exists. It looks at how the question of how to consolidate an understanding of our (physical self) body with our (immaterial self) soul is not a new discussion and how an understanding of how these aspects of our humanity interact fuels our belief system and our worldview, about subjects as diverse as life after death, stem cell research, the value of therapy for the brain injured and whether or not to pull the plug on an individual in a coma.From the Paper:
"The study of consciousness has become more popular recently. Its interdisciplinary focus further highlights the problem of definitions since, for example, a psychologist, a physicist and a philosopher would not use the word in the same way. Beichler defines consciousness as the "growing 'entanglement' or awareness of 'life,' 'mind' and the interconnections of all things in the universe via the fifth dimension" (p. 110). Physicists would argue that for consciousness to exist something must be alive, meaning that it is first necessary to determine whether something is alive or not. It is also important to consider whether this living thing has "self-motivation". I agree with Beichler when he suggests that while we detect our world in three or four dimensions there could in fact be more, within which an understanding of consciousness and intuition could be found. "Sample of Sources Used:
- Beichler, J. E. (2004). The consciousness chase: Anatomy of a problem and its solution. Journal of Religion and Psychical Research, 27(2), 104-115.
- CBC News, The Fifth Estate. November 14, 2007. Retrieved from: http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/downhillracer/
- Corcoran, K.J. (2006). Rethinking human nature. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.
- Evans, C.S. (2005). Christian Scholar's Review. Separable souls: dualism, selfhood, and the possibility of life after death. 34 (3).
- Farah, M.J. (2004). Neuroethics: A guide for the perplexed. The Dana Foundation. Retrieved November 18, 2007 from http://www.dana.org/news/cerebrum/detail.aspx?id=1080
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Body and Soul (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.ca/Research-Paper-Body-and-Soul/108326
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"Body and Soul" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.ca/Research-Paper-Body-and-Soul/108326>
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Aug 21, 2008 Trinity Western University is a unique Canadian university. It cultivates total student development through academic excellence, sharpened critical thinking, communication and leadership skills, and a commitment to the tradition of Christian higher education. With approximately 4000 students enrolled annually and a broad based liberal arts and sciences curriculum TWU offers undergraduate degrees in 40 major areas and 16 graduate degrees. Trinity Western University is a full-member of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. Personal Honours: A position on the Dean's List in each of the following: Fall 2006, Spring and Fall 2007, and Spring 2008. A Letter of Commendation from the English Department in the Fall of 2007.
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