| Author |
Darwin, Erasmus, 1731-1802 |
| Title |
Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life, Vol. I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life, Vol. I" by Erasmus Darwin is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work explores the principles of biological life, shedding light on various aspects of motion, sensation, and the functions of living organisms, while aiming to establish a coherent theory of medical science. It discusses the connections between different biological processes and seeks to classify the laws governing animal and plant life. The opening of the work presents the author's intentions and foundational ideas about life and motion. It begins with a dedication, emphasizing the importance of understanding the laws of organic life and their implications for the study of medicine. Darwin outlines his approach to dissecting the complexities of life through the classification of movements—distinguishing between primary and secondary motions and introducing concepts such as sensorial motion and irritative motion. He sets the stage for a detailed examination of the connections within living systems, highlighting how biological actions and ideas emerge from the interplay of various forces operating in nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QP: Science: Physiology
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| Subject |
Physiology -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Pathology -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Medicine -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Evolution (Biology) -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15707 |
| Release Date |
Apr 25, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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