Body and Mind (Classic Reprint): An Inquiry Into Their Connection and Mutual Influence, Specially in Reference to Mental Disorders; Being the ... Physicians; With Appendix (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Maudsley, Henry

9781330147245: Body and Mind (Classic Reprint): An Inquiry Into Their Connection and Mutual Influence, Specially in Reference to Mental Disorders; Being the ... Physicians; With Appendix (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1330147243 ISBN 13: 9781330147245

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how body and mind influence each other, from illness to everyday mental function, in a landmark 1870 study.

This edition gathers Henry Maudsley’s lectures on the physical condition of mental function in health, the links between bodily states and mental disorders, and the way pathology informs psychology. It also includes an appendix that surveys the limits of philosophical inquiry and a theory of vitality, offering a historical view of how science began to connect physiology with mind.

- Learn how early scientists framed mind and body as two branches of one science.
- See cases and ideas about insanity, mood, and how bodily disease can affect thinking.
- Understand the role of abdominal organs, reproductive health, and vitality in mental states.
- Appreciate the methodological shift toward inductive study of physiology to explain mental phenomena.

Ideal for readers of medical history, late‑19th‑century psychology, and anyone curious about the origins of mind–body science in medicine.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1330147243
ISBN 13: 9781330147245
Einband: Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten: 206
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Body and Mind (Classic Reprint)

Henry Maudsley

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10: 1330147243 ISBN 13: 9781330147245

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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the intricate relationship between the mind and body, challenging traditional notions of mental function and its disorders. The author delves into the physical conditions of mental health, drawing upon the burgeoning field of neurology and its understanding of the nervous system. In a departure from prevailing metaphysical perspectives, the author argues for a more scientific approach to understanding the mind, one grounded in the observation and analysis of bodily processes. The book traces the evolution of mental faculties from their simplest forms, evident in the reflex actions of lower organisms, to the complex functions of human consciousness, emotion, and will. Examining the role of the spinal cord, sensory ganglia, and hemispherical ganglia in regulating our actions, the author demonstrates how even seemingly intentional acts are often rooted in unconscious physiological mechanisms. The bookâ� �s insights into the interrelationship of body and mind challenge the prevailing assumption of their separation and offer a new lens for understanding the complexities of mental health. 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 Verk�ufers 9781330147245_0

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