Corporealness

/kɔrˈpɔriəlnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or condition of being physical, tangible, and having material substance or form.

Etymology

From corporeal + -ness (state or quality). This noun formation is a more modern alternative to 'corporeality' with the same philosophical meaning.

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Scientists studying consciousness often debate whether the 'corporealness' of the brain completely explains thought, or if something extra-physical is needed to explain why we feel conscious.

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