Excerpt from Mind and Medicine: A Lecture Delivered in the John Rylands Library on the 9th April, 1919
Two of these woodcuts are of exceptional interest and importance, and have been known and celebrated for a century and a half, but have not hitherto been reproduced in a satisfactory manner by any of the modern photo-mechanical processes. The two woodcuts referred to represent St. Christopher and The Annunciation, the former of which has acquired a great celebrity by reason of the date (i4z3) which it bears, and which. Until recently, gave to it the unchallenged position of the first dated woodcut.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Delving into the historical connection between mental processes and medicine, this book examines the evolution of our understanding of the mind's role in health and illness. Tracing the shift from spiritualistic and animistic interpretations towards a scientific approach, the author sheds light on the development of psychology and the emergence of concepts like suggestion, hypnosis, and the unconscious mind. Exploring key themes such as determinism, suppression, and the influence of emotions, the book emphasizes the importance of self-knowledge, self-reliance, and suggestion in therapeutic practices. By examining the psychological underpinnings of disease and recovery, the author provides a comprehensive analysis of the mind's role in shaping our well-being. This thought-provoking exploration offers valuable insights into the historical and theoretical foundations of psychological medicine and its significance in modern healthcare. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282802240_0
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