The body is a site of affective and emotional engagement from "summary" of Phenomenology of Perception by Maurice Merleau-Ponty
The body is not just a physical entity; it is a place where emotions and feelings come to life. Our bodily experiences are intertwined with our affective and emotional responses to the world around us. Merleau-Ponty emphasizes that our bodies are not just passive recipients of stimuli but actively engage with the world in a meaningful way. Our bodies are not isolated from the world; they are constantly in dialogue with the environment. This dialogue is not just a cognitive process but involves our emotions and affective responses as well. Our bodily experiences are imbued with a sense of significance and meaning that goes beyond mere physical sensations. Emotions and feelings are not just mental phenomena but are rooted in our bodily experiences. Our bodily sensations are intimately connected t...
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