Sound Mind by John Haslam
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"Sound Mind" by John Haslam is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work delves into the natural history and physiology of the human intellect, exploring various aspects of mental functioning, including perception, memory, and reason. Haslam aims to establish a clearer understanding of the faculties of the mind, contrasting its healthy state with mental derangement. The opening of "Sound Mind" offers insight into the author's perspective on the
importance of understanding a sound mind before discussing its disorders. Haslam introduces the concept that knowledge of the intellect's healthy functionalities is crucial for defining its aberrations. He proposes a comprehensive study of the human mind through careful observation and analysis of mental faculties, setting the stage for a detailed examination of topics such as perception and memory. The preface reveals Haslam's scholarly intent to contribute positively to the field of psychology and psychiatry, emphasizing the need for a better grasp of the intellect's normal states as foundational to the understanding of its pathologies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Haslam, John, 1764-1844 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Sound Mind Or, Contributions to the natural history and physiology of the human intellect |
| Credits |
Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 34.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Mental health |
| Subject | Intellect |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31747 |
| Release Date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 337 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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