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A Subtle and Mysterious Machine’The Animal Oeconomy’: Natural History (1659) in the Context of English Physiology

A Subtle and Mysterious Machine: ’The Animal Oeconomy’: Natural History (1659) in the Context of... CHAPTER IV ‘THE ANIMAL OECONOMY’: NATURAL HISTORY (1659) IN THE CONTEXT OF ENGLISH PHYSIOLOGY The previous chapter examined the integral relationship between self-presenta- tion and epistemology, and set the framework for this and subsequent chapters, which consider questions of self-presentation and epistemology in relation to specific medical works by Charleton. I have already outlined some issues relat- ing to generic self-presentation, including how the appropriate character for physicians was shaped within their education, textual traditions and modes of practice. I have identified the contemporary trends toward eclecticism that influ- enced Charleton’s medical writings, and suggested that his publicly presented identity as a physician might be influenced by questions of etiquette in relation to authorship and audience. This chapter analyses the first of three specific medical works, in terms of the epistemological and historiographical issues highlighted in the introductory chapters. Natural History of Nutrition, Life and Voluntary Motion was published by Henry Herringman in 1659. It was released in Latin almost simultaneously. Both editions were dedicated to Thomas Viscount Fauconberg and Sir George Ent. The numerous editions of Natural History illustrate that it was popular, in both languages. The book shows a departure from the matter theory and moral philosophy http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Subtle and Mysterious Machine’The Animal Oeconomy’: Natural History (1659) in the Context of English Physiology

Part of the Studies in History and Philosophy of Science Book Series (volume 18)
Editors: Booth, Emily
Springer Journals — Jan 1, 2005
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CHAPTER IV ‘THE ANIMAL OECONOMY’: NATURAL HISTORY (1659) IN THE CONTEXT OF ENGLISH PHYSIOLOGY The previous chapter examined the integral relationship between self-presenta- tion and epistemology, and set the framework for this and subsequent chapters, which consider questions of self-presentation and epistemology in relation to specific medical works by Charleton. I have already outlined some issues relat- ing to generic self-presentation, including how the appropriate character for physicians was shaped within their education, textual traditions and modes of practice. I have identified the contemporary trends toward eclecticism that influ- enced Charleton’s medical writings, and suggested that his publicly presented identity as a physician might be influenced by questions of etiquette in relation to authorship and audience. This chapter analyses the first of three specific medical works, in terms of the epistemological and historiographical issues highlighted in the introductory chapters. Natural History of Nutrition, Life and Voluntary Motion was published by Henry Herringman in 1659. It was released in Latin almost simultaneously. Both editions were dedicated to Thomas Viscount Fauconberg and Sir George Ent. The numerous editions of Natural History illustrate that it was popular, in both languages. The book shows a departure from the matter theory and moral philosophy

Published: Jan 1, 2005

Keywords: Natural History; Seventeenth Century; Voluntary Motion; Natural Philosopher; Animal Spirit

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