The Principles of Physiology: And a Dissertation on the Functions of the Nervous System (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Johann August Unzer

9780656176991: The Principles of Physiology: And a Dissertation on the Functions of the Nervous System (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656176997 ISBN 13: 9780656176991

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover the roots of nervous-system physiology in this scholarly edition of Unzer's classic works.

This volume presents early theories on the vis nervosa, nerve-actions, external impressions, and the sensorium commune, tracing ideas from ancient thinkers to later scholars.

The translation gathers the two major works: a Principles of Physiology and a Dissertation on the Functions of the Nervous System. It offers historical context from the translator, highlighting how 18th‑century medical thought approached life, mind, and the nerves. Readers will encounter foundational discussions about how nerves carry impressions, how the brain relates to bodily action, and how sensation and motion are connected in living beings.

Clear explanations of nerve actions, impressions, and reflexes as described in the text.
Overview of ideas about the vis nervosa, sensorium commune, and the brain’s role in life processes.
Historical perspectives on the nervous system from Aristotle and Galen to later scholars.
Context for the development of physiological and mental philosophy in medical science.

Ideal for readers of medical history, physiology, and the 18th‑ to 19th‑century exploration of mind and body.

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