Mind the Body: An Exploration of Bodily Self-Awareness delves into the complex and often overlooked topic of how we perceive and interact with our own bodies. Author Frédérique de Vignemont presents a comprehensive examination of bodily awareness, addressing fundamental questions such as: How do I perceive my body? How do I perceive other people’s bodies? Can I really feel your pain? What makes me feel this specific body is mine? Why do I care about it? And to what extent can I feel an avatar’s body as my own?

Through a blend of philosophical analysis and the latest findings from cognitive science, de Vignemont explores various aspects of bodily self-awareness. These include the spatiality of bodily sensations, their multimodality, their role in social cognition, their relation to action, and their connection to self-defence. This volume challenges some of our most basic intuitions about the body and its perception.