On Unity Within Monism:Discovering Unity Between East/West Connections

For generations, the general view of the heartmind in the western world is one entirely driven by Immanuel Kant’s dualism. The notion that the pieces of the heart, mind, and body are entirely separate is a failed and outdated perspective that is only identifiable through the lenses of separation and division of the body’s faculties. The true prospective of the heartmind can only be fully understood and identified through the application of monism. To begin this discussion we first look into the definition of elements within the heartmind argument. Following is the in-depth look at the processes of medical science and neurology within the brain and related physical groupings within the human being. Here we see the beginnings of dissention with the dualist principles of Kant. To identify the realities of heartmind, the topics move on into a consideration of ancient texts, opening up to the dao of Laozi, the tian of Confucianism, and even the work of Descartes. Following this is a short study of other cultures that identify with the body-mind and body-heart connection, forming a bridge between the extensions of the body with clear awareness. In the end, we begin to see that not only is Kant’s dualistic model wrong because of the outdated information it was founded on, but also by his own statements on the subject. Ultimately, the conclusions we come to will pave the way for future identifications of the truth; the act of separating these pieces is one of uselessness and monism is the only true form of heartmind.