Erasmus Darwin

Zoonomia (eBook, ePUB)

The Laws of Organic Life

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Erasmus Darwin's "Zoonomia" is a pioneering work in the field of evolutionary biology, written in verse and prose. Published in two volumes in 1794 and 1796, Darwin explores the origins and development of life through the lens of natural philosophy, amalgamating ideas from science, medicine, and Enlightenment thought. His lyrical style and systematic approach not only articulate the complexities of organic life but also reflect a burgeoning interest in the interconnectedness of species, presaging later theories of evolution. The book is a rich tapestry that weaves together observations from botany, zoology, and psychological development, making it a crucial precursor to Charles Darwin's later works. Erasmus Darwin, a physician and inventor, was heavily influenced by the scientific advancements of his time and the burgeoning Romantic literary movement. His interdisciplinary background and commitment to the Enlightenment ideals of reason and inquiry fueled his desire to understand life's mysteries. Moreover, as a prominent member of the Lunar Society of Birmingham, he engaged with several leading thinkers of the era, which likely shaped the innovative ideas presented in "Zoonomia." This groundbreaking text is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of scientific thought, the intersections of poetry and science, or the history of ecological and evolutionary theories. Its remarkable blend of creativity and intellect makes it not only a critical historical document but also an inspirational work that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. September 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028312602
• Artikelnr.: 68956903

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Of motion
2. Explanations and definitions
3. The motions of the retina demonstrated by experiments
4. Laws of animal causation
5. Of the four faculties of motions of the sensorium
6. Of the four classes of fibrous motions
7. Of irritative motions
8. Of sensitive motions
9. Of voluntary motions
10. Of associate motions
11. Additional observations on the sensorial powers
12. Of stimulus, sensorial exertion, and fibrous contraction
13. Of vegetable animation
14. Of the production of ideas
15. Of the classes of ideas
16. Of instinct
17. The catenation of animal motions
18. Of sleep
19. Of reverie
20. Of vertigo
21. Of drunkenness
22. Of propensity to motion
23. Of the circulatory system
24. Of the secretion of saliva, and of tears
25. Of the stomach and intestines
26. Of the capillary glands, and of the membranes
27. Of hæmorrhages
28. The paralysis of the lacteals
29. The retrograde motion of the absorbent vessels
30. The paralysis of the liver
31. Of temperaments
32. Diseases of irritation
33. Of sensation
34. Of volition
35. Of association
36. The periods of diseases
37. Of digestion, secretion, nutrition
38. Of the oxygenation of the blood in the lungs and placenta
39. Of generation
40. Of ocular spectra.