David Hartley on Human Nature (S U N Y Series in the Philosophy of Psychology)

Presents the first complete account of the thought of David Hartley, one of the most original minds of the eighteenth century.In this first complete account of Hartley's thought, Richard Allen explains Hartley's theories of physiology, perception and action, language and cognition, emotional development and transformation, and spiritual transcendence. By drawing a biographical portrait of its subject, the book explores the relationship of mind and body in Hartley's system, and surveys Hartley's influence upon later scientists and social reformers, particularly Joseph Priestley.Richard C. Allen works in scholarly publishing. He also taught philosophy, religious studies, and English literature at Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, and Indiana University South Bend. In This First Complete Account Of Hartley's Thought, Richard C. Allen Explains Hartley's Theories Of Physiology, Perception And Action, Language And Cognition, Emotional Development And Transformation, And Spiritual Transcendence. By Drawing A Biographical Portrait Of Its Subject, The Book Explores The Relationship Of Mind And Body In Hartley's System, And Surveys Hartley's Influence Upon Later Scientists And Social Reformers, Particularly Joseph Priestley. Remembering David Hartley -- Portrait Of A Benevolent Man -- The Theory Of Vibrations -- Perception And Action -- Mindful Bodies, Embodied Minds -- Languages -- The Emergence Of The Self Through The Transference Of Emotion -- Transformations Of The Self -- Annihilation Of Self -- The Whole Body Fitly Joined Together -- Revolutionary Science -- Recalling David Hartley. Richard C. Allen. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 437-457) And Index. "In this first complete account of Hartley's thought, Richard C. Allen explains Hartley's theories of physiology, perception and action, language and cognition, emotional development and transformation, and spiritual transcendence. By drawing a biographical portrait of its subject, the book explores the relationship of mind and body in Hartley's system, and surveys Hartley's influence upon later scientists and social reformers, particularly Joseph Priestley."--BOOK JACKET.