Project Gutenberg 2019-11-23 Public domain in the USA. 155 Smith, Southwood 1788 1861 Smith, T. S. (Thomas Southwood) Smith, S. (Southwood) Smith, Thomas Southwood Southwood-Smith, Thomas The Philosophy of Health; Volume 1 (of 2) or, an exposition of the physical and mental constitution of man Produced by Chris Curnow, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Philosophy of Health; Volume 1" by Southwood Smith is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work offers an in-depth exploration of human physiology, focusing on the physical and mental constitution of individuals while aiming to promote longevity and happiness. The book delves into the connection between bodily functions and mental well-being, providing a comprehensive look at how understanding these principles can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life. The opening of this volume introduces the reader to the fundamental aspects of life, distinguishing living beings from inorganic bodies and outlining the essential functions that characterize plants and animals. Smith elaborates on the complex organization of living organisms, highlighting the necessity of both organic and animal actions in sustaining life. He emphasizes the interconnectedness of physical health and mental awareness, arguing that knowledge of one’s body is crucial for maintaining a sound state of health. The introduction sets the stage for a structured exploration of how awareness and understanding of physiological processes can empower individuals to take charge of their health and wellness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Hygiene Physiology QP RA Text Category: Science - Biology Category: Health & Medicine Category: Philosophy & Ethics 606270 2025-07-24T08:00:22.744062 text/html 584333 2024-10-17T14:52:20 text/html 5683386 2025-07-24T08:00:50.375483 application/epub+zip 5685815 2025-07-24T08:00:33.577005 application/epub+zip 267086 2025-07-24T08:00:23.861058 application/epub+zip 9717942 2025-07-24T08:00:55.837458 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9662099 2025-07-24T08:00:40.479019 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 365829 2022-09-27T13:10:41.352902 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 516037 2025-07-24T08:00:21.201096 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 496137 2024-10-17T14:52:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17280 2025-07-24T08:00:55.997404 application/rdf+xml 28083 2025-07-24T08:00:23.970070 image/jpeg 2896 2025-07-24T08:00:23.915086 image/jpeg 5296138 2025-07-24T08:00:23.070119 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia