4. Body And Sex Flashcards
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Q
Cartesian dualism?
A
Division between the body and the mind. ( the only thing we could reline on is thoughts. The only proof of our existence is mind and the body could not be trusted)
1
Q
Why the body and sexuality are crucial in whitman’s poetry?
SEXUALITY?
A
An expression of God.( controversial idea at his time)
Links to transcendence.
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Q
Whitman’s opinion/ vision about it?
Is the body sacred?
Other
A
He does not accept it: there is no possible Division. They are the same and the expression of everything includes the BODY AND THE MIND TOGETHER
= the body is sacred and is a connection with God (physiology)
The circularity of life
