An Inquiry Into The Influence Of Physical Causes Upon The Moral Faculty (1839)

An Inquiry Into The Influence Of Physical Causes Upon The Moral Faculty is a book written by Benjamin Rush and published in 1839. The book explores the relationship between physical causes and the moral faculty, or the ability to distinguish right from wrong. Rush was a physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence, and he believed that physical causes such as disease, climate, and diet could affect a person's moral character.In the book, Rush argues that physical causes can impact the brain and nervous system, which in turn can affect a person's moral judgment and behavior. He also examines the role of education and religion in shaping moral character, and suggests that a better understanding of the physical causes of moral behavior could lead to more effective interventions and treatments.The book is written in a scholarly style and draws on a range of sources, including medical literature, philosophy, and religious texts. It is considered an important early work in the field of medical psychology and continues to be studied and cited by scholars today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.