Psychosomatik Literarische, philosophische und medizinische Geschichten zur Entstehung eines Diskurses (1778-1936) |
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| Author:
| Schmaus, Marion |
| Series title: | Hermaea. Neue Folge Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-11-173343-2 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2009 |
| Publisher: | De Gruyter, Inc.
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| Book Format: | Mixed media product |
| List Price: | USD $224.00 |
Book Description:
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Using exemplary historical scenarios, the present cultural history traces the transdisciplinary development of a psychosomatic discourse between the 18th and 20th centuries, thus closing a gap in research. The human being as a complete entity made up of body and soul is not only a topic for medicine, but is also of significance in literature and philosophy. The exchange processes between literature and knowledge are registered in concrete examples, and they demonstrate literature both...
More DescriptionUsing exemplary historical scenarios, the present cultural history traces the transdisciplinary development of a psychosomatic discourse between the 18th and 20th centuries, thus closing a gap in research. The human being as a complete entity made up of body and soul is not only a topic for medicine, but is also of significance in literature and philosophy. The exchange processes between literature and knowledge are registered in concrete examples, and they demonstrate literature both as a cause of illness and a cure and as a method of representation and cognition.