Zoonomia - The Laws of Organic Life (Vol. 1&2)
By Erasmus Darwin
Length46h 49m
About this audiobook
Erasmus Darwin's Zoonomia - The Laws of Organic Life (Vol. 1&2) is a groundbreaking work that delves into the principles of physiology and pathology, interweaving scientific knowledge with poetic flair. Written in a complex yet engaging style, Darwin's exploration of the vital processes of life reflects the Enlightenment-era fascination with natural philosophy. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the functions of organs to the mechanisms of diseases, all presented with vivid descriptions and insightful observations. Zoonomia stands as a testament to Darwin's innovative approach to scientific writing, paving the way for future generations of biologists and philosophers. Erasmus Darwin's background as a physician and polymath provides a unique perspective that enriches the content of the book. His keen intellect and passion for understanding the mysteries of life shine through in every page, making Zoonomia a captivating read for anyone interested in the history of biology and medicine. I highly recommend Zoonomia to readers seeking a profound exploration of organic life, as well as those fascinated by the intersection of science and literature.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length46 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Zoonomia: The Laws of Organic Life
50ORDO I. Increased Irritation.
2PREFACE.
51ORDO II. Decreased Irritation. (pt. 1)
3Part I.
52ORDO II. Decreased Irritation. (pt. 2)
4SECT. I. OF MOTION.
53ORDO III. Retrograde Irritative Motions.
5SECT. II. EXPLANATIONS AND DEFINITIONS.
54The Orders and Genera of the Second Class of Diseases.
Show all chaptersShow less
6SECT. III. THE MOTIONS OF THE RETINA DEMONSTRATED BY EXPERIMENTS.
55The Orders, Genera, and Species, of the Second Class Of Diseases.
7SECT. IV. LAWS OF ANIMAL CAUSATION.
56CLASS II. DISEASES OF SENSATION.
8SECT. V. OF THE FOUR FACULTIES OR MOTIONS OF THE SENSORIUM.
57ORDO I. Increased Sensation. (pt. 1)
9SECT. VI. OF THE FOUR CLASSES OF FIBROUS MOTIONS.
58ORDO I. Increased Sensation. (pt. 2)
10SECT. VII. OF IRRITATIVE MOTIONS.
59ORDO II. Decreased Sensation.
11SECT. VIII. OF SENSITIVE MOTIONS.
60ORDO III. Retrograde Sensitive Motions.
12SECT. IX. OF VOLUNTARY MOTIONS.
61The Orders and Genera of the Third Class of Diseases.
13SECT. X. OF ASSOCIATE MOTIONS.
62The Orders, Genera, and Species, of the Third Class of Diseases.
14SECT. XI. ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE SENSORIAL POWERS.
63CLASS III. DISEASES OF VOLITION.
15SECT. XII. OF STIMULUS, SENSORIAL EXERTION, AND FIBROUS CONTRACTION.
64ORDO I. Increased Volition.
16SECT. XIII. OF VEGETABLE ANIMATION.
65ORDO II. Decreased Volition.
17SECT. XIV. OF THE PRODUCTION OF IDEAS.
66The Orders and Genera of the Fourth Class of Diseases.
18SECT. XV. OF THE CLASSES OF IDEAS.
67The Orders, Genera, and Species, of the Fourth Class of Diseases.
19SECT. XVI. OF INSTINCT.
68CLASS IV. DISEASES OF ASSOCIATION.
20SECT. XVII. THE CATENATION OF MOTIONS.
69ORDO I. Increased Associate Motions.
21SECT. XVIII. OF SLEEP.
70ORDO II. Decreased Associate Motions.
22SECT. XIX. OF REVERIE.
71ORDO III. Retrograde Associate Motions.
23SECT. XX. OF VERTIGO.
72SUPPLEMENT TO CLASS IV. (pt. 1)
24SECT. XXI. OF DRUNKENNESS.
73SUPPLEMENT TO CLASS IV. (pt. 2)
25SECT. XXII. OF PROPENSITY TO MOTION, REPETITION AND IMITATION.
74ADDITIONS.
26SECT. XXIII. OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM.
75ADDITION I.
27SECT. XXIV. OF THE SECRETIONS OF SALIVA, AND OF TEARS, AND OF THE LACRYMAL SACK.
76ADDITION II.
28SECT. XXV. OF THE STOMACH AND INTESTINES.
77ADDITION III. On Vertigo.
29SECT. XXVI. OF THE CAPILLARY GLANDS AND MEMBRANES.
78ADDITION IV. Of Voluntary Motions.
30SECT. XXVII. OF HÆMORRHAGES.
79ADDITION V. Of Figure.
31SECT. XXVIII. OF THE PARALYSIS OF THE ABSORBENT SYSTEM.
80ADDITION VI.
32SECT. XXIX. ON THE RETROGRADE MOTIONS OF THE ABSORBENT SYSTEM.
81ADDITION VII. On Warmth.
33SECT. XXX. PARALYSIS OF THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS.
82ADDITION VIII. Puerperal Fever.
34SECT. XXXI. OF TEMPERAMENTS.
83ZOONOMIÆ AUCTORI
35SECT. XXXII. DISEASES OF IRRITATION.
84ZOONOMIA; OR, THE LAWS OF ORGANIC LIFE.
36SECT. XXXIII. DISEASES OF SENSATION.
85Part III. CONTAINING THE ARTICLES OF THE MATERIA MEDICA, WITH AN ACCOUNT OF THE OPERATION OF MEDICINES.
37SECT. XXXIV. DISEASES OF VOLITION.
86PREFACE.
38SECT. XXXV. DISEASES OF ASSOCIATION.
87ARTICLES OF THE MATERIA MEDICA.
39SECT. XXXVI. OF THE PERIODS OF DISEASES.
88Art. I. NUTRIENTIA.
40SECT. XXXVII. OF DIGESTION, SECRETION, NUTRITION.
89Art. II. INCITANTIA.
41SECT. XXXVIII. OF THE OXYGENATION OF THE BLOOD IN THE LUNGS, AND IN THE PLACENTA.
90Art. III. SECERNENTIA.
42SECT. XXXIX. OF GENERATION.
91Art. IV. SORBENTIA.
43SECT. XL.
92ART. V. INVERTENTIA.
44PREFACE.
93ART. VI. REVERTENTIA.
45Part II.
94Art. VII. TORPENTIA.
46CLASSES OF DISEASES.
95ADDENDA.
47The Orders and Genera of the First Class of Diseases.
96ADDITION.
48The Orders, Genera, and Species, of the First Class of Diseases.
97INABILITY TO EMPTY THE BLADDER.
49CLASS I. DISEASES OF IRRITATION.
98LINES TO BE PLACED AT THE END OF ZOONOMIA. BY A FRIEND.
Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book, 5th EditionSusan M. Love MD19h 37m$32
Eat It!Jordan Syatt, Michael Vacanti4h 40m$20 · $0.00
Sun & SsukgatMichelle Jungmin Bang6h 28m$24 · $0.00
Choosing To StayMo Haque4h 13m$16 · $0.00
Consent Laid BareChanel Contos7h 11m$24 · $0.00
Fit God's WayKim Dolan Leto7h$17
How to Make Disease DisappearRangan Chatterjee5h 26m$24 · $0.00
A Plague Upon Our HouseScott W. Atlas MD10h 37m$20 · $0.00
The Cancer CodeDr. Jason Fung10h 48m$29 · $0.00
The Gift of TherapyIrvin Yalom7h 39m5 (1)$26 · $0.00
EarlySarah DiGregorio9h 47m$29 · $0.00
Saving Social CareNeil Eastwood4h 54m$18 · $0.00
Doing HarmMaya Dusenbery13h 33m$23
The Tiger and the CageEmma Bolden10h$20
Transform Your Body Transform Your LifeAkash Vaghela4h 24m$20 · $0.00
Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition, Revised and UpdatedEvelyn Tribole MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, Elyse Resch MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, FAND13h 42m$23
Bottle of LiesKatherine Eban14h 25m$33 · $0.00
Helping Teens Who Cut, Second EditionMichael Hollander PhD8h 48m$20
The 36-Hour DayNancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins17h 13m$28 · $0.00
Change Your MindRJ Spina7h 5m$17
You may also like
The Mind-Gut ConnectionEmeran Mayer9h 58m$29 · $0.00
The Complete Works of David HumeDavid Hume214h 17m$2 · $0.00
The BeachLena Lenček, Gideon Bosker13h 8m$23
Horse Brain, Human BrainJanet L. Jones8h 22m$27 · $0.00
Essays: First Series. PrudenceRalph Waldo Emerson29m$2 · $0.00
Supercharge Your BrainJames Goodwin14h 20m$23 · $0.00
We Are All StardustStefan Klein8h 45m$20
Welcome to Your WorldSarah Williams Goldhagen9h 10m$29 · $0.00
The Prolongation of Life: Optimistic StudiesElie Metchnikoff10h 19m$2 · $0.00
The Observations of Professor MaturinClyde Furst5h 6m$2 · $0.00
Radiolab Greatest Hits, Vol. 2Lulu Miller, Latif Nasser3h 20m$20 · $0.00
Essences Of The SoulRachel Ward/ Virginia Santos6h 4m$9 · $0.00
MoveCaroline Williams5h 38m$24 · $0.00
Change Your MindRJ Spina7h 5m$17
The Science of Diet & ExerciseScientific American2h 36m$15
The Extended MindAnnie Murphy Paul11h 26m$29 · $0.00
KEEPING FITOrison Swett Marden8h 33m$2 · $0.00
The Teaching of EpictetusEpictetus5h 50m$1 · $0.00
Being serious without beliefJiddu Krishnamurti49m$4 · $0.00
Where Science and Religion MeetWilliam Scott Palmer4h 39m$2 · $0.00