Emanuel Swedenborg's Investigations in Natural Science and the Basis for His…
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"Emanuel Swedenborg's Investigations in Natural Science and the Basis for His Statements Concerning the Functions of the Brain" by Martin Ramström is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the extensive contributions of Emanuel Swedenborg, exploring his investigations across various fields of natural science, particularly focusing on his groundbreaking insights into anatomy and the functions of the brain. The text highlights Swedenborg's multifaceted approach to science,
emphasizing both his theoretical advancements and practical applications. The opening of this scholarly work sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of Swedenborg's scientific legacy, noting his growing interest in natural sciences beyond his well-known theological writings. It outlines the admiration for Swedenborg's wide-ranging investigations, mentioning various accolades from contemporaries in fields such as anatomy, geology, and cosmology. Furthermore, it introduces topics that will be unpacked in greater depth, such as Swedenborg's pioneering ideas on the connections between brain functions and sensory experiences, hinting at his theories on localization within the brain, which were ahead of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ramström, Martin, 1861-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10031691 |
| Title | Emanuel Swedenborg's Investigations in Natural Science and the Basis for His Statements Concerning the Functions of the Brain |
| Credits |
Produced by WebRover, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Q: Science |
| Subject | Science -- History |
| Subject | Astronomy -- History |
| Subject | Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63033 |
| Release Date | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 346 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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