Visions of vitalism : medicine, philosophy and the soul in nineteenth century France

Vitalism is an underappreciated and often misunderstood idea. This thesis seeks to explore the historical origins and meanings of vitalism in 19th century France; tracing the transition from medical vitalism in the Montpellier School in the late 18th and early 19th century to a largely philosophical...

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Main Author: Normandin, Sebastien.
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2005
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