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Treatise of Man (Monographs in History of Science)
Treatise of Man - Monographs in History of Science Author:René Descartes Besides his more famous works of philosophy -- DISCOURSE ON METHOD, MEDITATIONS ON FIRST PHILOSOPHY, and PRINCIPLES OF PHILOSOPHY -- Rene Descartes (1596-1650) devoted a great deal of time and thought to the study of physiology and anatomy. The fruits of this research can be found in TREATISE OF MAN. Among its many intriguing features are hi... more »s detailed descriptions of the nervous system and its interactions with the muscles to create movement in response to stimulus. Though we now know that many of these details are wrong, Descarte's understanding that much of the body functions as a mechanism was a stroke of genius. This is a landmark work that students of history, medicine, biology, and the history of science will find rewarding.« less