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Human Brain Plate original: "Tabula Cerum Humani." This handwritten note likely refers to the anatomical illustrations found later in the volume.
Cl.
98.
ON THE SOUL OF BRUTES
Which is the Vital and Sensitive Soul of Man,
TWO DISCOURSES. original: "Exercitationes Duæ." In 17th-century academic writing, an "exercise" or "discourse" was a formal presentation of research and arguments.
The First
P H Y S I O L O G I C A L
It treats of its Nature, Parts, Powers, and Affections.
The term "affections" here refers to the ways the soul is influenced by external or internal stimuli, rather than just emotions.
The Second
P A T H O L O G I C A L
It explains the diseases that affect it and its primary seat,
N A M E L Y
the Brain and the Nervous System,
Nervous System: original "Nervosum Genus." Willis was a pioneer in neuroanatomy and helped coin the term "neurology."
and establishes their treatments.
By the work of THOMAS WILLIS, M.D.
Sedleian Professor of Natural Philosophy at Oxford,
The Sedleian Chair is a prestigious professorship at Oxford University. It was established in 1621 to promote the study of the physical world.
And Also
Fellow of the Renowned College of Physicians of London and of the Royal Society.
The Royal Society, founded in 1660, was the leading scientific institution in England. Willis was one of its most prominent early members.
O X F O R D.
FROM THE SHELDONIAN THEATRE.
The Sheldonian Theatre was designed by Christopher Wren. It served as the official university press before the Clarendon Building was constructed.
At the expense of RICHARD DAVIS.
In the year of our Lord 1672.
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