Man on his Nature by Charles Scott, Sir Sherrington (English) Paperback Book

Description: Man on his Nature by Charles Scott, Sir Sherrington Drawing upon the writings of the sixteenth-century physician Jean Fernel, Sherrington assesses the usefulness of scientific progress as a frame for the development of natural theology. Fernels views provide a historical perspective on more modern theories of life and mind, showing how radically views have changed over time. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Based on the Gifford Lectures of 1937–8 in Edinburgh, Nobel Prize winner Charles Sherringtons 1940 study addresses the nature of the mind and its relationship to life and matter. The book centres on the writings of the little-known sixteenth-century physician Jean Fernel. After setting out Fernels views on the nature of man, Sherrington proceeds to develop his own thoughts, drawing upon a wide variety of philosophical theories. Using Fernel as a historical case study, the book demonstrates how any scientific outlook is always part of its age, and shows how views on the eternal enigmas of mankind, mind and life have changed radically over time. Sherringtons book is important in the history of ideas for its assessment of the value of advances in natural science as a framework for the development of natural theology. Table of Contents Preface; 1. Nature and tradition; 2. The natural and superstition; 3. Life in little; 4. The wisdom of the body; 5. Earths reshuffling; 6. A whole presupposed of its parts; 7. The brain and its work; 8. The organ of liaison; 9. Brain collaborates with psyche; 10. Earths alchemy; 11. Two ways of one mind; 12. Conflict with nature; Index. Promotional Nobel Prize winner Charles Sherrington considers the nature of the mind and its relationship to life and matter. Promotional "Headline" Nobel Prize winner Charles Sherrington considers the nature of the mind and its relationship to life and matter. Description for Bookstore Drawing upon the writings of the sixteenth-century physician Jean Fernel, Sherrington assesses the usefulness of scientific progress as a frame for the development of natural theology. Fernels views provide a historical perspective on more modern theories of life and mind, showing how radically views have changed over time. Description for Library Drawing upon the writings of the sixteenth-century physician Jean Fernel, Sherrington assesses the usefulness of scientific progress as a frame for the development of natural theology. Fernels views provide a historical perspective on more modern theories of life and mind, showing how radically views have changed over time. Details ISBN1108005241 Short Title MAN ON HIS NATURE Pages 444 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 1108005241 ISBN-13 9781108005241 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 210 Year 2009 Series Cambridge Library Collection - Science and Religion Publication Date 2009-07-20 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises AU Release Date 2009-07-20 NZ Release Date 2009-07-20 UK Release Date 2009-07-20 Author Charles Scott, Sir Sherrington Alternative 9780511694196 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:23587512;

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