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The enkinaesthetic betwixt

Stuart, S. A.J. (2014) The enkinaesthetic betwixt. Constructivist Foundations, 10(1), pp. 109-111.

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Abstract

Vörös proposes that we phenomenologise nature and, whilst I agree with the spirit and direction of his pro- posal, the 4EA framework, on which he bases his project, is too conservative and is, therefore, unsatisfactory. I present an alternative framework, an enkinaesthetic field, and suggest further ways in which we might explore a non-dichot- omised “betwixt” and begin to experience our world in a non-individuating, non-dual aspect.

Item Type:	Articles (Other)
Keywords:	Enkinaesthesia, phenomenology, meditation, mindfulness.
Status:	Published
Refereed:	Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:	Stuart, Dr Susan
Authors:	Stuart, S. A.J.
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BD Speculative Philosophy B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
College/School:	College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Information Studies
Journal Name:	Constructivist Foundations
Journal Abbr.:	JCF
Publisher:	University of Vienna
ISSN:	1782-348X
ISSN (Online):	1782-348X

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Deposit and Record Details

ID Code:	119829
Depositing User:	Dr Susan Stuart
Datestamp:	09 Jun 2016 11:06
Last Modified:	28 May 2020 10:59
Date of acceptance:	25 October 2014
Date of first online publication:	15 November 2014
Date Deposited:	2 June 2016
Data Availability Statement:	No