Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life, Vol. II by Erasmus Darwin

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Author Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802
Title Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life, Vol. II
Note Reading ease score: 52.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life, Vol. II" by Erasmus Darwin is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work presents an innovative classification of diseases, organized according to their proximate causes and effects, and provides insights into their methods of treatment. The book explores the intricate connections between various bodily functions and their implications for health, paving the way for future medical understanding. The opening of the volume serves as a preface, where Darwin outlines the foundational ideas behind his classification system for diseases. He emphasizes the role of four faculties of the sensorium—irritation, sensation, volition, and association—in determining how diseases manifest and how they can be categorized. Each class of disease is meticulously defined, with the first class focusing on "diseases of irritation," further detailing specific types and proposed methods of treatment. Through this analytical approach, Darwin aims to enhance the understanding of diseases and promote more effective medical practices, inviting critical readers to consider his work's implications for the science of medicine. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QP: Science: Physiology
Subject Physiology -- Early works to 1800
Subject Pathology -- Early works to 1800
Subject Medicine -- Early works to 1800
Subject Evolution (Biology) -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 27600
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Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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