Description
Alexander Bain’s Mind and Body: The Theories of Their Relation (1873) explores the intricate connection between mental and physical processes. A foundational work in physiological psychology, it examines how mental phenomena correspond with bodily states, emphasizing the interaction between the brain, nervous system, and consciousness. Bain critically reviews earlier philosophical views on mind-body dualism and presents a scientific approach grounded in observation and physiology. Combining philosophy and empirical psychology, the book marks a significant step toward understanding the unity of mental and physical life. It remains a classic reference for students of philosophy, psychology, and the history of mind sciences.