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A Dissertation On The Influence Of The Passions Upon Disorders Of The Body (1788)

A Dissertation On The Influence Of The Passions Upon Disorders Of The Body (1788)

Falconer, William

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ISBN10: 1436726093
ISBN13: 9781436726092
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Dissertation On The Influence Of The Passions Upon Disorders Of The Body is a book written by William Falconer in 1788. The book explores the relationship between emotions and physical health, examining how the passions can affect the body's functions and lead to various disorders. Falconer draws on both medical and philosophical sources to provide a comprehensive analysis of the subject. He argues that emotional states such as anger, fear, and grief can have a profound impact on the body, causing illnesses ranging from headaches and stomach pains to more serious conditions such as paralysis and epilepsy. Falconer also explores the ways in which different temperaments and personalities can be more susceptible to certain types of disorders. Overall, A Dissertation On The Influence Of The Passions Upon Disorders Of The Body offers a fascinating insight into the intersection of mind and body in the 18th century, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and psychology.Being The Essay To Which The Fothergillian Medal Was Adjudged.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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