An east Asian perspective of mind-body.
The Journal of medicine and philosophy August 1, 1996 S Nagatomo, G Leisman 8 citations
The paper argues that Descartes' mind-body dualism, which has shaped modern philosophy and science, is insufficient and proposes an alternative East Asian perspective. It examines conscious experience by focusing on achieved supernormal consciousness rather than normal or subnormal states. The transformation from provisional dualism to non-dualism is studied philosophically and neurophysiologically, using the model of Japanese Zen master Takuan Sôhô. To verify his theory, toposcopic analysis of electroencephalographs from individuals practicing the martial arts technique of tôate is presented.