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

By William Falconer

Book Overview

""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 emotions such as anger, fear, and grief can have a negative impact on the body and lead to various disorders. Falconer draws on medical and philosophical theories of his time to support his arguments, and provides case studies to illustrate the ways in which emotions can manifest as physical symptoms. The book also discusses the importance of managing emotions in order to maintain good health, and offers advice on how to do so. Overall, ""A Dissertation On The Influence Of The Passions Upon Disorders Of The Body"" is a pioneering work in the field of psychosomatic medicine, and remains relevant today for its insights into 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164524984
• ISBN13: 9781164524984
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"