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While it is true that physical health is the best guarantee for a healthy mental condition, which is also expressed in the saying of the Romans, Mens sana in corpore sano,1 it is, never theless, shown that a surprisingly large number Of great men, particularly of the great thinkers and scholars such as Kant, Helmholtz, Newton, Watt, and others, have been sickly chil dren, and often remained weak their whole lives long; yet this in no way affected either their mental faculties or their longevity. To illustrate some Of my statements I, found it necessary to delve somewhat more into the modes of life and habits Of some of the great men. The necessary data were found in a number of treatises by contemporaries of these mental heroes, as well as in the writings Of Moebius and W. Oswald. I have also used a number of encyclopedias, which were placed at my disposal in the British Museum, in London, and in the Royal Libraries, at the'hague, in Holland, particularly the very correct and thor ough biographies found in the Encyclopedia Britannica and Hispano Americana.
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While it is true that physical health is the best guarantee for a healthy mental condition, which is also expressed in the saying of the Romans, Mens sana in corpore sano,1 it is, never theless, shown that a surprisingly large number Of great men, particularly of the great thinkers and scholars such as Kant, Helmholtz, Newton, Watt, and others, have been sickly chil dren, and often remained weak their whole lives long; yet this in no way affected either their mental faculties or their longevity. To illustrate some Of my statements I, found it necessary to delve somewhat more into the modes of life and habits Of some of the great men. The necessary data were found in a number of treatises by contemporaries of these mental heroes, as well as in the writings Of Moebius and W. Oswald. I have also used a number of encyclopedias, which were placed at my disposal in the British Museum, in London, and in the Royal Libraries, at the'hague, in Holland, particularly the very correct and thor ough biographies found in the Encyclopedia Britannica and Hispano Americana.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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It may seem rather daring at first blush to write a book on such a topic. If, however, human intelligence, as nobody can deny, depends on the normal function of the brain, there can be no reason why the latter could not just as well be influenced by a number of hygienic and therapeutic means, as, for instance, the functions of the heart or of the kidney. In continuation of my books on a hygienic mode of living and correct feeding, I now have made an attempt to suggest a number of means for the health of the mind based upon a hygienic-physiologic foundation, as even very distinguished scholars sin against the simplest requirements of hygiene and carry on such a destructive wasting of their mental faculties that they become used up prematurely. Being engaged with many complex questions, these gentlemen sin against a sensible mode of living, and the consequence is a premature breakdown. It is, therefore, no wonder that so many great scholars and naturalists manifest signs of arteriosclerosis of the blood-vessels of the brain too soon, and become mentally diseased. Still worse is it that, through an entirely wrong and unhygienic way of education and instruction, which violate the laws of the most elementary hygiene and reason, a destruction of the mental faculties of children is carried on under the protection and sanction of the State authorities. Everything is taught in our school but plain human common sense! By overtaxing the delicate organism of the children with dry, scholastic knowledge, without taking into consideration practical demonstration and the exercising of the senses, the foundation is often laid for serious nervous diseases; and, in cases where there is an hereditary disposition, even to mental diseases.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a groundbreaking approach to the connection between the brain and our ability to conceive intelligent thought. The author, an esteemed physician, delves into the physiological processes that drive cognition, from the influence of blood flow to the impact of hormones. Drawing on clinical observations, historical anecdotes, and the latest scientific research, the book investigates the profound impact that our physical health has on our mental capabilities. While exploring topics such as the role of sleep, nutrition, and environment, the author reveals how we can optimize our brain function for enhanced intellectual performance. Ultimately, this book underscores the crucial role of holistic well-being in unlocking our full cognitive potential. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332004171_0
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