Heredity, Variation and Genius (Classic Reprint): With Essay on Shakspeare Testimonied in His Own Bringingsforth, and Address on Medicine, Present and Prospective - Couverture souple

Henry Maudsley

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332417671 ISBN 13 : 9781332417674

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Heredity and environment meet in the study of genius, revealing how traits travel through generations. Explore a blend of science, history, and literary insight that questions what makes a mind truly exceptional.

This edition draws on discussions of how parental influence, bodily states, and unseen forces may shape extraordinary talent. It surveys Shakespeare’s life and works through a scientific lens, asking how much of genius can be traced to heritage, mood, and the conditions of birth and development. The text also surveys early ideas about medicine, psychology, and the future of human improvement, including debates about how far biology and nurture can explain the traits of great minds.

- Examine the idea that genius arises from a complex mix of ancestral lines, personal temperament, and environment.
- Read about the long view of medical science, mental action, and the forces that might influence development before birth.
- Consider early discussions of eugenics and the challenges of linking heredity to social aims.
- Delve into reflections on how science, medicine, and belief shaped views of human capacity and genius.

Ideal for readers curious about the history of biology and psychology, as well as those interested in Shakespearean study through a scientific lens.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332417671
• ISBN 13: 9781332417674
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 230
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