Mind and body interrelationship problems in japanese and eastern cultures: comparative analysis

Philosophy

Authors

  • Alexander S. Tsesevichus Russian State Professional-Pedagogical University, 11, Mashinostroiteley str., Ekaterinburg, 620012, Russia

Keywords:

mind, consciousness, body, Descartes, Zen-Buddhism

Abstract

The present essay analyses similarities and differences of fundamental Eastern views. Represented by Japanese religio-philosophical tradition and Western views, represented mostly by Descartes philosophy, on the problems of mind and body relationship.

Author Biography

Alexander S. Tsesevichus, Russian State Professional-Pedagogical University, 11, Mashinostroiteley str., Ekaterinburg, 620012, Russia

Postgraduate Student of the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Studies

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Published

2013-06-30

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