Medicine for All: The Architecture of the Common Good

The text analyzes dance as a form of embodied cognition, contrasting it with modern functionalism, which treats the body merely as a tool for achieving goals. The author refers to the phenomenology of Maurice Merleau-Ponty, indicating that movement is a fundamental way of being in the world, rather than just a result of commands from the mind. In the context of neuroscience, dance is presented as a multi-domain activity stimulating neuroplasticity and coordination. Cited research suggests a correlation between dance and a lower risk of developing dementia in older adults, although the author warns against overusing wellness terminology. Dance thus emerges as a practice of reclaiming bodily freedom and a comprehensive tool for cognitive and motor rehabilitation.