<p>This book is a theoretical account for general psychology of how human beings meaningfully relate with their bodies-- from the basic physiological processes upwards to the highest psychological functions of religiosity, ethical reasoning, and devotional practices. It unites art and science into a new theory of affective synthesis that human minds are constantly involved in their everyday life worlds. </p><p><ul><li>Provides a new theory of aesthetic synthesis;</li><li>Demonstrates the links between art and science;</li><li>Provides a new understanding of the role of affect in human cognition.</li></ul></p>