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... of the brain with its functions ; that the brain is the organ of the mind , and that mind is the noblest work of GOD ; convinced , also , that this discovery carries in its train the most valuable improve- ments ADVERTISEMENT ix.
... of the brain with its functions ; that the brain is the organ of the mind , and that mind is the noblest work of GOD ; convinced , also , that this discovery carries in its train the most valuable improve- ments ADVERTISEMENT ix.
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... Functions of the Nerves and Spinal Marrow , Principles of Phrenology , Discrimination of Mental Dispositions aud Talents , The Brain , Cerebellum , and Skull , 56 65 67 70 • Integuments of the Brain , • Bones of the Skull , 76 78 ...
... Functions of the Nerves and Spinal Marrow , Principles of Phrenology , Discrimination of Mental Dispositions aud Talents , The Brain , Cerebellum , and Skull , 56 65 67 70 • Integuments of the Brain , • Bones of the Skull , 76 78 ...
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... functions of which we are al- together uninformed by consciousness . Now , I go one step farther in the same path , and state , that every act of the will , every flight of imagination , every glow of affection , and every effort of the ...
... functions of which we are al- together uninformed by consciousness . Now , I go one step farther in the same path , and state , that every act of the will , every flight of imagination , every glow of affection , and every effort of the ...
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... functions ; and , even in the present day , the lan- guage of the vulgar , which is less affected by philosophical theories than that of polite scholars , is more in accordance with nature . " A stupid person is vulgarly called a numb ...
... functions ; and , even in the present day , the lan- guage of the vulgar , which is less affected by philosophical theories than that of polite scholars , is more in accordance with nature . " A stupid person is vulgarly called a numb ...
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... functions are never performed by thes ame organ , but , the reverse : each function has an organ for itself : thus , the stomach digests food , the liver secretes bile , the heart propels the blood , the eyes see , the ears hear , the ...
... functions are never performed by thes ame organ , but , the reverse : each function has an organ for itself : thus , the stomach digests food , the liver secretes bile , the heart propels the blood , the eyes see , the ears hear , the ...
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