Hygeia V2: Or Essays, Moral And Medical, On The Causes Affecting The Personal State Of Our Middling And Affluent Classes (1802)

By Thomas Beddoes

Book Overview

Hygeia V2: Or Essays, Moral And Medical, On The Causes Affecting The Personal State Of Our Middling And Affluent Classes is a book written by Thomas Beddoes in 1802. The book is a collection of essays that explore the moral and medical causes that affect the personal state of the middle and affluent classes. Beddoes was a physician and a philosopher who was interested in the relationship between health and morality. He believed that the state of a person's health was influenced by their moral and social environment.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is focused on the moral causes that affect the personal state of the middle and affluent classes. Beddoes argues that the moral environment of these classes is often corrupt and that this corruption can lead to poor health. He explores the role of education, religion, and social norms in shaping the moral environment of these classes.The second part of the book is focused on the medical causes that affect the personal state of the middle and affluent classes. Beddoes argues that these classes are often exposed to environmental factors that can lead to poor health, such as pollution and unhealthy living conditions. He also explores the role of diet and exercise in maintaining good health.Overall, Hygeia V2: Or Essays, Moral And Medical, On The Causes Affecting The Personal State Of Our Middling And Affluent Classes is a thought-provoking book that explores the complex relationship between health, morality, and social class. Beddoes' insights are still relevant today and the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine and social class.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164677772
• ISBN13: 9781164677772
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"