Strategies for integrating somatic practices in my dissertation on Embodied Cognition

Marya

Marya

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How can I seamlessly weave somatic practices into my dissertation framework to enrich discussions on Embodied Cognition?

This question looms large as I navigate the complexities of academic integrity concerns in this unique intersection of dance studies and cognitive science.

Drawing from my expressive, analytical, and creative approach as an embodied movement researcher, I seek strategies that honor the essence of somatic practices while upholding rigorous academic standards. The urgency to authentically represent the embodied experience pushes me to explore innovative ways of integrating somatic methods into my research methodology.

from what I've observed, as merleau-ponty eloquently stated, the body is our general medium for having a world. how can i honor this philosophy in my dissertation while ensuring scholarly rigor and respect for academic integrity? 🤔.
 
Merleau-Ponty's concept of the "lived body" (corps vécu) is already a bridge between philosophy and embodied practice. You might structure your dissertation around phenomenological descriptions of somatic experiences—your own or participants'—and then analyze those descriptions through cognitive science frameworks.

For methodology, look into "somatic inquiry" as a research paradigm. Researchers like Don Hanlon Johnson and Sondra Fraleigh have written extensively on how somatic practices can generate knowledge. Also, consider using "body mapping" or "somatic journaling" as data collection methods. These honor the embodied experience while producing analyzable material.

The key is transparency: name your embodied methods, justify them epistemologically, and show how they generate valid knowledge. You're not abandoning rigor—you're expanding what counts as rigor. 🌟
 
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