Introduction The question of subjectivity has always been central to philosophy, but with the advent of digital technologies, new frameworks for understanding the self have emerged. One particularly intriguing challenge comes from gaming perspectives: can a second-person perspective exist within a video game? This is not merely a technical or artistic question; it is a …
Introduction This essay argues that while Plato’s anamnesis emphasizes transcendental, intuitive truths, and Aristotle’s reasoning prioritizes empirical observation, their integration provides a holistic understanding of knowledge that bridges the gap between subjective insight and objective reasoning. Through modern perspectives such as Kuhn’s paradigm shifts and phenomenological insights, it becomes evident that intuition and empirical observation …
Preface In his speech on the dream of life, Alan Watts narrates of life as a self-created dream, an exploration what it means to exist. Imagine, he says, that you could dream any life you wanted. At first, you would fill this dream with endless pleasures and satisfaction, creating a world of your deepest desires. …
The intricate connection between the body and brain ensures our adaptive responses to the ever-changing environmental landscape. At the heart of this dynamic relationship lies psychophysiology, a field devoted to uncovering how our physiological processes underpin emotional and social experiences. Through the lens of psychophysiological methods, we gain profound insights into the symbiotic relationship between …
Christ’s gaze, though detached from earthly suffering, conveys a meditative serenity, contrasting sharply with the innkeeper’s material focus. This juxtaposition highlights the transcendence of the divine amidst the mundane. His gaze in the painting appears almost childish, immature, and detached, imbuing it with a transcendental quality.
In exploring the mental body alongside the physical, emotional, and archetypal dimensions within this study, it becomes evident that human consciousness, while central, does not singularly define our existence. Our engagement with thought as the primary tool in philosophical inquiries into human nature, though profound, reveals limitations that necessitate a broader examination. This paper argues …
In several of his works, Jung discussed the relationship between conscious and unconscious processes: “The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct acting from inner necessity. The creative mind plays with the objects it loves.” Jung reveals that creativity and planning often originate from a deeper, unconscious …
