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“erasmus darwin”

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  • The Temple of Nature; or, the Origin of Society

    Enriched edition. A Poem, with Philosophical Notes

    by Erasmus Darwin, Trevor Grimm ...
    In "The Temple of Nature; or, the Origin of Society," written in 1796, Erasmus Darwin delves into the interconnectedness of life and the evolution of society through a poetic lens. This work synthesizes the scientific ideas of his time, drawing upon his background in natural philosophy, botany, and medicine to articulate a vision of organic development. With an unmistakable Romantic style, Darwin ... Read more

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  • The Temple of Nature; or, the Origin of Society

    Enriched edition. A Poem, with Philosophical Notes

    by Erasmus Darwin, Alicia Stevens ...
    Erasmus Darwin's 'The Temple of Nature; or, the Origin of Society' is a visionary work that intricately weaves together themes of natural philosophy, evolutionary theory, and social commentary. Written in poetic verse, the book reflects the Enlightenment's intellectual climate, with its focus on reason and empirical evidence. Darwin employs rich, metaphoric language to explore the interplay ... Read more

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  • Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life, Vol. I

    by Erasmus Darwin ...
    "Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life, Vol. I" is a seminal work by Erasmus Darwin that explores the principles of biology and the interconnectedness of life. In this book, Darwin presents his theories on evolution, heredity, and the natural world, laying the groundwork for future scientific inquiry. His poetic style and philosophical insights invite readers to ponder the complexities of life ... Read more

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  • Zoonomia: The Laws of Organic Life (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. An 18th-Century Treatise on Evolutionary Theory, Psychophysiology, and the Classification of Pathology

    by Erasmus Darwin, Evelyn Dixon, Evelyn Dixon ...
    Zoonomia: The Laws of Organic Life (1794–1796) advances Erasmus Darwin's system of physiology and pathology, classifying diseases while deriving function from a unified sensorium—irritation, sensation, volition, association. In lucid, speculative prose that interleaves case histories with mechanical analogy, the treatise explains organic processes by natural causes and even posits life's ... Read more

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  • The Complete Works of Erasmus Darwin

    by Erasmus Darwin ...
    The Complete Works of Erasmus DarwinThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - The Botanic Garden. Part 2, Containing the Loves of the Plants. A Poem2 - Zoonomia, Vol. I3 - The Temple of Nature; or, the Origin of Society4 - Zoonomia, Vol. II5 - The Botanic Garden, a Poem in Two Parts. Part 1: the Economy of Vegetation ... Read more

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  • Zoonomia - The Laws of Organic Life (Vol. 1&2)

    by Erasmus Darwin ...
    Erasmus Darwin's Zoonomia - The Laws of Organic Life (Vol. 1&2) is a groundbreaking work that delves into the principles of physiology and pathology, interweaving scientific knowledge with poetic flair. Written in a complex yet engaging style, Darwin's exploration of the vital processes of life reflects the Enlightenment-era fascination with natural philosophy. The book covers a wide range of ... Read more

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  • ZOONOMIA; OR THE LAWS OF ORGANIC LIFE Vol.1

    by Erasmus Darwin ...
    "Zoonomia; or, Thе Laws of Organic Lifе" is a pionееring mеdical and philosophical work writtеn by Erasmus Darwin, an 18th-cеntury English physician, natural philosophеr, and grandfathеr of Charlеs Darwin. "Zoonomia" is a groundbrеaking еxploration of various aspеcts of biology, mеdicinе, and thе natural world. Erasmus Darwin's "Zoonomia" is a comprеhеnsivе еxamination of thе principlеs govеrning ... Read more

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  • Zoonomia: The Laws of Organic Life

    Enriched edition. Complete Edition (Vol. 1&2)

    by Erasmus Darwin, Trevor Grimm ...
    In "Zoonomia: The Laws of Organic Life," Erasmus Darwin presents a groundbreaking treatise that interweaves science, philosophy, and poetry, forming a precursor to modern evolutionary thought. The book delves into the principles of biology, exploring the laws governing organic life with profound insights into heredity, adaptation, and the interconnectedness of species. Darwin's literary style is ... Read more

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  • Zoonomia: The Laws of Organic Life

    Enriched edition. Complete Edition (Vol. 1&2)

    by Erasmus Darwin, Alicia Stevens ...
    In "Zoonomia: The Laws of Organic Life," Erasmus Darwin embarks on an intellectually daring exploration of biological evolution and the principles governing life. Written in a style that interweaves scientific rigor with poetic prose, Darwin's work delves into the mechanisms of reproduction, heredity, and the interconnectedness of living beings. Set against the backdrop of late 18th-century ... Read more

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  • Zoonomia: The Laws of Organic Life (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Complete Edition (Vol. 1&2)

    by Erasmus Darwin, Nessa Graftmere ...
    Zoonomia: The Laws of Organic Life is Erasmus Darwin's ambitious two-volume attempt to explain physiology, pathology, sensation, and generation through a unified system of organic laws. Written in the classificatory spirit of late Enlightenment science, it combines clinical observation, speculative theory, and philosophical prose. Its discussions of irritability, association, disease, reproduction ... Read more

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  • Natural Sleep and its Regulation

    by Erasmus Darwin, B. W. Richardson, Madison Taylor ...
    Sleep as a factor in physical economics ranks in importance with respiration and digestion. Those who live normally, who throughout all ordinary exigencies maintain a natural attitude toward life, its strains and responsibilities, may expect to enjoy a full measure of this restorative function ... ... Read more

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  • On the Nature of Things

    by Lucretius ...
    Translated by Frank O. Copley ...
    Reissued to accompany Stephen Greenblatt's The Swerve: the epic poem that changed the course of human thought forever.This great poem stands with Virgil's Aeneid as one of the vital and enduring achievements of Latin literature. Lost for more than a thousand years, its return to circulation in 1417 reintroduced dangerous ideas about the nature and meaning of existence and helped shape the modern ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

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