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Henry Maudsley’s Body and Will (1883) is a seminal exploration of the complex relationship between mind, body, and volition. Integrating metaphysical reflection with physiological and pathological analysis, Maudsley examines how willpower arises from the interaction of mental and physical processes. He discusses the nature of consciousness, the influence of the nervous system, and the impact of mental disorders on human volition. Written by one of the foremost figures in nineteenth-century psychiatry, the book bridges philosophy, psychology, and medical science. It remains a landmark work for those interested in the origins of modern ideas about the mind–body connection and the scientific study of will and behavior.