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(2009) Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences 8 (3).
Body-extension versus body-incorporation
is there a need for a body-model?
Helena De Preester, Manos Tsakiris
pp. 307-319
This paper investigates the role of a pre-existing body-model that is an enabling constraint for the incorporation of objects into the body. This body-model is also a basis for the distinction between body extensions (e.g., in the case of tool-use) and incorporation (e.g., in the case of successful prosthesis use). It is argued that, in the case of incorporation, changes in the sense of body-ownership involve a reorganization of the body-model, whereas extension of the body with tools does not involve changes in the sense of body-ownership.
Publication details
DOI: 10.1007/s11097-009-9121-y
Full citation:
De Preester, H. , Tsakiris, M. (2009). Body-extension versus body-incorporation: is there a need for a body-model?. Phenomenology and the Cognitive Sciences 8 (3), pp. 307-319.
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