When the body forgets the self

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how medical perceptions shape our understanding of the body and the self.
• Analyzed medical diagrams and terminology
• Examined the conceptual map of the body
• Interpreted the implications of viewing the body as a fixed entity
• Highlighted the disconnect between physical structures and personal identity
• Revealed how diagrams may oversimplify complex bodily experiences
• Demonstrated that the body can be perceived as a 'map' rather than a living entity

Abstract