Publisher's Synopsis
Experimental Essays on Medical and Philosophical Subjects is a book written by David Macbride and published in 1767. The book is a collection of essays that cover a wide range of topics, including medicine, philosophy, and natural history. Macbride was a physician and philosopher who was interested in exploring the relationship between the physical and mental aspects of human beings. The book contains 13 essays, each of which is focused on a specific topic. Some of the topics covered in the book include the nature of life, the causes of disease, the effects of climate on health, and the importance of exercise. Macbride also explores the relationship between the mind and the body, arguing that they are closely interconnected.One of the key features of the book is Macbride's emphasis on experimentation. He believed that scientific knowledge should be based on empirical evidence rather than speculation or theory. As a result, many of the essays in the book include detailed descriptions of experiments that Macbride conducted or observed.Overall, Experimental Essays on Medical and Philosophical Subjects is an important work that reflects the intellectual and scientific interests of the 18th century. It provides valuable insights into the ways in which people at the time understood the human body and mind, and it continues to be studied by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
