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ANTONIO DAMASIO: understanding consciousness

Lives Well Lived

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Redefining a Well-Lived Life

This chapter emphasizes the importance of bodily awareness and feelings in understanding a fulfilling life, contrasting them with abstract intellectual pursuits. It explores the evolution of consciousness, the role of homeostatic feelings in survival, and the distinctions between emotions and feelings. Additionally, the conversation touches on the philosophical perspectives of Spinoza regarding the mind-body relationship and the subjective nature of a good life.

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