Self-transformation: Body, Mind, and Spirit

Journal of Applied Hermeneutics

William Konchak¹ 

[1] University of Iceland;

关键词: hermeneutics;    philosophy;    philosophy as a way of life;    phenomenology;    transcendentalism;   

DOI  :  10.11575/jah.v0i0.53301

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

In this paper, I explore a conception of self-transformation that attempts to provide a holistic account covering a range of body, mind, and spirit.  I draw upon Kym Maclaren’s exploration of the role of the body inspired by the work of Maurice Merleau-Ponty (body); the hermeneutics of Hans-Georg Gadamer (mind [language]); and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s transcendentalism (spirit).  I present the case that each of these approaches develops important aspects of self-transformation and can be seen as complementary. I explore this in relation to philosophy as a practical activity, drawing upon Pierre Hadot’s perspective of philosophy as a way of life.

【 授权许可】

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