Mind and Body; or, Mental States and Physical Conditions


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"Mind and Body; or, Mental States and Physical Conditions" by William Walker Atkinson. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.




Mind and Body


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"Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with 'Mind and Body' by William Walker Atkinson. In this enlightening book, Atkinson explores the intricate connection between the mind and the body, offering profound insights into harnessing their combined power for holistic well-being and personal growth. Through a blend of ancient wisdom and modern psychology, Atkinson delves into the mysteries of the human psyche, illuminating the profound influence of thoughts, emotions, and beliefs on physical health and vitality. Drawing upon the principles of metaphysics, mindfulness, and mind-body medicine, he provides practical techniques and exercises to help readers cultivate a deeper understanding of their inner workings and unlock their full potential. From the power of visualization and positive affirmations to the art of meditation and energy healing, 'Mind and Body' offers a comprehensive toolkit for achieving balance, harmony, and vitality in all aspects of life. Whether you're seeking relief from stress and anxiety, striving for peak performance, or simply eager to explore the untapped depths of your consciousness, this book will guide you on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Join the ranks of countless seekers who have been inspired by Atkinson's timeless wisdom and embark on a path of personal transformation and holistic healing. 'Mind and Body' is a must-read for anyone who is ready to unlock the extraordinary potential that lies within."




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Mental Causation


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Two thousand years ago, Lucretius said that everything is atoms in the void; it's physics all the way down. Contemporary physicalism agrees. But if that's so how can we--how can our thoughts, emotions, our values--make anything happen in the physical world? This conceptual knot, the mental causation problem, is the core of the mind-body problem, closely connected to the problems of free will, consciousness, and intentionality. Anthony Dardis shows how to unravel the knot. He traces its early appearance in the history of philosophical inquiry, specifically in the work of Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, and T. H. Huxley. He then develops a metaphysical framework for a theory of causation, laws of nature, and the causal relevance of properties. Using this framework, Dardis explains how macro, or higher level, properties can be causally relevant in the same way that microphysical properties are causally relevant: by their relationship with the laws of nature. Smelling an orange, choosing the orange rather than the cheesecake, reaching for the one on the left instead of the one on the right-mental properties such as these take their place alongside the physical "motor of the world" in making things happen.




Mind/Body Integration


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Biofeedback training is a research methodology and training procedure through which people can learn voluntary control over their internal physiological systems. It is a merger of mUltiple disciplines with interest deriving from many sources-from basic understanding of psychophysiology to a desire for enhanced self-awareness. The goals of biofeedback are to develop an increased awareness of relevant internal physiological functions, to establish control over these functions, to generalize control from an experimental or clinical setting to everyday life, and to focus attention on mind/body integration. Biofeedback is explored in many different settings. In the university, biofeed back equipment and applications can be found in the departments of experi mental and clinical psychology, counseling, physiology, biology, education, and the theater arts, as well as in the health service (student infirmary). Outside the university, biofeedback may be found in different departments of hospitals (such as physical medicine), private clinics, education and self-awareness groups, psychotherapy practices, and elsewhere. Its growth is still expanding, and excite ment is still rising as a result of biofeedback's demonstration that autonomic functions can be brought under voluntary control and that the long-standing arti ficial separation between mind, body, and consciousness can be disproven.




Another Mind-Body Problem


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The mind-body problem in philosophy is typically understood as a discourse concerning the relation of mental states to physical states, and the experience of sensation. On this level it seems to transcend issues of race and racism, but Another Mind-Body Problem demonstrates that racial distinctions have been an integral part of the discourse since the Modern period in philosophy. Reading figures such as Descartes, Leibniz, and Kant in their historical contexts, John Harfouch uncovers discussions of mind and body that engaged closely with philosophical and scientific notions of race in metaphysics and the philosophy of mind, in particular in understanding how the mind unites with the body at birth and is then passed on through sexual reproduction. Kant argued that a person's exterior body and interior psyche are bound together, that non-White people lacked reason, and that this lack of reason was carried on through reproduction such that non-Whites were an example of a union of mind and body without full being. Charting the development of this phenomenon from sixteenth-century medical literature to modern-day race discourse, Harfouch argues for new understandings of Descartes's mind-body problem, Fanon's experience of being 'not-yet human,' and the place of racism in relation to one of philosophy's most enduring and canonical problems.




Mind in a Physical World


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This book, based on Jaegwon Kim's 1996 Townsend Lectures, presents the philosopher's current views on a variety of issues in the metaphysics of the mind--in particular, the mind-body problem, mental causation, and reductionism. This book, based on Jaegwon Kim's 1996 Townsend Lectures, presents the philosopher's current views on a variety of issues in the metaphysics of the mind--in particular, the mind-body problem, mental causation, and reductionism. Kim construes the mind-body problem as that of finding a place for the mind in a world that is fundamentally physical. Among other points, he redefines the roles of supervenience and emergence in the discussion of the mind-body problem. Arguing that various contemporary accounts of mental causation are inadequate, he offers his own partially reductionist solution on the basis of a novel model of reduction. Retaining the informal tone of the lecture format, the book is clear yet sophisticated.




Mind and Body


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"Mind and Body" is a book written by William Walker Atkinson, a prolific author known for his work in the New Thought and metaphysical movements in the early 20th century. In this book, Atkinson explores the relationship between the mind and the body and how the two are interconnected in achieving personal well-being and success. Atkinson's work delves into topics such as the power of thought, the influence of the mind on physical health, and the principles of mind-body healing. He discusses techniques and practices to harness the mind's potential for achieving physical and mental harmony, self-improvement, and overall wellness. "Mind and Body" is part of Atkinson's larger body of work, which emphasizes the power of positive thinking, mental focus, and self-improvement for achieving personal goals and living a fulfilling life.




How the Body Knows Its Mind


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"Takes you inside the amazing science of how the body affects the mind, and shows how to use that wisdom to live smarter and maximize what your body teaches your mind"--




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