Two Essays on the Mind

Exact facsimile of 2 key essays that illustrate Dr. Benjamin Rush's mature thought on physiological or faculty psychology, along with his ideas on medical theory: 1) "An Enquiry into the Influence of Physical Causes upon the Moral Faculty" (1786); & 2) "On the Influence of Physical Causes in Promoting an Increase of the Strength and activity of the Intellectual Faculties of Man" (1799). An introduction by Eric Carlson, MD, lends historical context to the essays. In xv + 120 pages, this is a FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1972 (First, thus). Hardcover book has brown textured cloth-covered boards with gilt design & lettering to front & spine. Condition is Fine in an equally Fine DJ (our highest grade): completely clean & bright, pages white, binding strong & straight, looks & feels never opened! NO writing or highlighting or underlining; NOT ex-lib. Unclipped DJ (with orig. $6.00 price on lower front flap) is clean & bright, NO fading or wear; nicely protected in new mylar cover Free! Please see our photos: they show the exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Photos & description property of Gargoyle Books. All orders processed by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time) ship that same day; weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

ISBN: 0876300611

ISBN-13: 9780876300619

Publisher: Brunner/Mazel, Publishers

Year: 1972

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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