Publisher's Synopsis
""Principles of Mental Physiology with Their Applications to the Training and Discipline of the Mind and the Study of Its Morbid Conditions"" is a book written by William B. Carpenter. This book is a comprehensive guide to the workings of the human mind and how it can be trained and disciplined for optimal performance. The author delves into the physiological and psychological processes that underpin human behavior, exploring topics such as perception, memory, emotion, and motivation. The book also discusses the various mental disorders that can affect the mind, providing insights into their causes, symptoms, and treatments. It aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of the human mind and how it functions, as well as practical advice on how to improve mental performance and maintain mental health. Overall, ""Principles of Mental Physiology with Their Applications to the Training and Discipline of the Mind and the Study of Its Morbid Conditions"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the workings of the human mind and how to optimize mental performance and well-being.1889. Contents Book I. General Physiology: Of the General Relations between Mind and Body; Of the Nervous System and its Functions; Of Attention; Of Sensation; Of Perception and Instinct; Of Ideation and Ideo-Motor Action; Of the Emotions; Of Habit; Of the Will. Book II. Special Physiology: Of Memory; Of Common Sense; Of Imagination; Of Unconscious Cerebration; Of Reverie and Abstraction: -Electro-Biology; Of Sleep, Dreaming, and Somnambulism; Of Mesmerism and Spiritualism; Of Intoxication and Delirium; Of Insanity; Influence of Mental States on the Organic Functions; and Of Mind and Will in Nature. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.