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

Falconer, William

ISBN 10: 1436895677 / ISBN 13: 9781436895675

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dissertation On The Influence Of The Passions Upon Disorders Of The Body (1788)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1436895677
• ISBN 13: 9781436895675
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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""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, arguing that intense or prolonged emotional states can lead to bodily disorders. Falconer draws on a range of sources, including medical texts, literature, and personal observations, to support his thesis. He also offers advice on how to manage one's emotions in order to maintain good health. The book is considered an important early work in the field of psychosomatic medicine and provides insight into the historical understanding of the mind-body connection.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.