2013, ISBN: 1230288643

Paperback, [EAN: 9781230288642], TheClassics.us, TheClassics.us, Book, [PU: TheClassics.us], 2013-09-12, TheClassics.us, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purch… More...

Paperback, [EAN: 9781230288642], TheClassics.us, TheClassics.us, Book, [PU: TheClassics.us], 2013-09-12, TheClassics.us, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER m. THE STATES OF MENTAL WEAKNESS. 145. Under this section are comprehended a series of morbid states of mind which, although presenting great differences in their details, collectively form a natural group. They all closely resemble each other in the circumstance that (with a few exceptions to be afterwards mentioned) they do not constitute primary, but consecutive forms of insanity, --that they continue as remnants and residues of the forms which we have already been considering when these are not cured. Further they are allied in this, that the fundamental mental affection no longer depends in them, as in melancholia and mania, upon ruling emotions which secondarily involve the intellect, but the disorder of the intelligence constitutes in itself the fundamental anomaly, the emotions being suppressed or entirely wanting ( 29). This disorder of the intelligence either presents the decided character of weakness, which in dementia proper is manifested in the sluggishness of thought, the want of normal reproduction of ideas (loss of memory) and their healthy association--it may proceed to total abolition of all the mental faculties, with which there is also combined weakness of the emotions and will, want of energy or complete loss of volition, and dulness of the emotions, bluntness of the moral nature arising from the absence or superficiality of reactionary power, -- or the mental weakness is in a measure concealed by the predominance of certain delirious conceptions, whose obstinate persistence is significant of all that remains of mental power, and behind which all consciousness is but an empty void. Out of this vacancy no ideas can any longer arise which mignt counteract and overthrow the delusion; although the...", 1025612, Subjects, 349777011, Antiquarian, Rare & Collectable, 91, Art, Architecture & Photography, 67, Biography, 68, Business, Finance & Law, 507848, Calendars, Diaries & Annuals, 69, Children's Books, 274081, Comics & Graphic Novels, 71, Computing & Internet, 72, Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, 496792, Education Studies & Teaching, 9587997031, Erotica, 62, Fiction, 66, Food & Drink, 275835, Gay & Lesbian, 74, Health, Family & Lifestyle, 65, History, 64, Home & Garden, 63, Horror, 89, Humour, 275738, Languages, 61, Mind, Body & Spirit, 73, Music, Stage & Screen, 275389, Poetry, Drama & Criticism, 59, Reference, 58, Religion & Spirituality, 88, Romance, 5106747031, School Books, 57, Science & Nature, 4034595031, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 564334, Scientific, Technical & Medical, 60, Society, Politics & Philosophy, 55, Sports, Hobbies & Games, 83, Travel & Holiday, 52, Young Adult, 266239, Books<

2013, ISBN: 1230288643

Paperback, [EAN: 9781230288642], TheClassics.us, TheClassics.us, Book, [PU: TheClassics.us], 2013-09-12, TheClassics.us, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purch… More...

Paperback, [EAN: 9781230288642], TheClassics.us, TheClassics.us, Book, [PU: TheClassics.us], 2013-09-12, TheClassics.us, This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER m. THE STATES OF MENTAL WEAKNESS. 145. Under this section are comprehended a series of morbid states of mind which, although presenting great differences in their details, collectively form a natural group. They all closely resemble each other in the circumstance that (with a few exceptions to be afterwards mentioned) they do not constitute primary, but consecutive forms of insanity, --that they continue as remnants and residues of the forms which we have already been considering when these are not cured. Further they are allied in this, that the fundamental mental affection no longer depends in them, as in melancholia and mania, upon ruling emotions which secondarily involve the intellect, but the disorder of the intelligence constitutes in itself the fundamental anomaly, the emotions being suppressed or entirely wanting ( 29). This disorder of the intelligence either presents the decided character of weakness, which in dementia proper is manifested in the sluggishness of thought, the want of normal reproduction of ideas (loss of memory) and their healthy association--it may proceed to total abolition of all the mental faculties, with which there is also combined weakness of the emotions and will, want of energy or complete loss of volition, and dulness of the emotions, bluntness of the moral nature arising from the absence or superficiality of reactionary power, -- or the mental weakness is in a measure concealed by the predominance of certain delirious conceptions, whose obstinate persistence is significant of all that remains of mental power, and behind which all consciousness is but an empty void. Out of this vacancy no ideas can any longer arise which mignt counteract and overthrow the delusion; although the...", 1025612, Subjects, 349777011, Antiquarian, Rare & Collectable, 91, Art, Architecture & Photography, 67, Biography, 68, Business, Finance & Law, 507848, Calendars, Diaries & Annuals, 69, Children's Books, 274081, Comics & Graphic Novels, 71, Computing & Internet, 72, Crime, Thrillers & Mystery, 496792, Education Studies & Teaching, 9587997031, Erotica, 62, Fiction, 66, Food & Drink, 275835, Gay & Lesbian, 74, Health, Family & Lifestyle, 65, History, 64, Home & Garden, 63, Horror, 89, Humour, 275738, Languages, 61, Mind, Body & Spirit, 73, Music, Stage & Screen, 275389, Poetry, Drama & Criticism, 59, Reference, 58, Religion & Spirituality, 88, Romance, 5106747031, School Books, 57, Science & Nature, 4034595031, Science Fiction & Fantasy, 564334, Scientific, Technical & Medical, 60, Society, Politics & Philosophy, 55, Sports, Hobbies & Games, 83, Travel & Holiday, 52, Young Adult, 266239, Books<

ISBN: 9781230288642

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Paperback, [PU: Theclassics.Us], This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER m. THE STATES OF MENTAL WEAKNESS. 145. Under this section are comprehended a series of morbid states of mind which, although presenting great differences in their details, collectively form a natural group. They all closely resemble each other in the circumstance that (with a few exceptions to be afterwards mentioned) they do not constitute primary, but consecutive forms of insanity, --that they continue as remnants and residues of the forms which we have already been considering when these are not cured. Further they are allied in this, that the fundamental mental affection no longer depends in them, as in melancholia and mania, upon ruling emotions which secondarily involve the intellect, but the disorder of the intelligence constitutes in itself the fundamental anomaly, the emotions being suppressed or entirely wanting ( 29). This disorder of the intelligence either presents the decided character of weakness, which in dementia proper is manifested in the sluggishness of thought, the want of normal reproduction of ideas (loss of memory) and their healthy association--it may proceed to total abolition of all the mental faculties, with which there is also combined weakness of the emotions and will, want of energy or complete loss of volition, and dulness of the emotions, bluntness of the moral nature arising from the absence or superficiality of reactionary power, -- or the mental weakness is in a measure concealed by the predominance of certain delirious conceptions, whose obstinate persistence is significant of all that remains of mental power, and behind which all consciousness is but an empty void. Out of this vacancy no ideas can any longer arise which mignt counteract and overthrow the delusion; although the..."<

2013, ISBN: 9781230288642

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