Mind And Matter Or Physiological Inquiries: In A Series Of Essays, Intended To Illustrate The Mutual Relations Of The Physical Organization And The Me

By Benjamin Collins Brodie

Book Overview

Mind and Matter or Physiological Inquiries: In a Series of Essays, Intended to Illustrate the Mutual Relations of the Physical Organization and the Mental Faculties, is a book written by Benjamin Brodie and published in 1857. The book is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between the physical body and the mind, and how they interact with each other. Brodie, a prominent British physiologist and surgeon, delves into various topics related to the human body and mind, including the nervous system, the senses, memory, and emotions. He examines how the physical structure of the brain and nervous system affects our mental processes and behavior, and how our mental states can also influence our physical health. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, and is aimed at a general audience interested in understanding the connection between the body and mind. Brodie's insights and observations are based on his own extensive research and experiments, as well as the work of other scientists and thinkers of his time. Overall, Mind and Matter is a fascinating exploration of the complex relationship between our physical bodies and our mental faculties, and provides valuable insights into the workings of the human mind.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: 143688506X
• ISBN13: 9781436885065
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"