The general method of explaining the automatic motions by the doctrine of vibrations 59
The generation and association of motory vibratiuncles 64
The general method of explaining the voluntary and semivoluntary motions 65
The manner in which the endeavour to obtain pleasure, and
remove pain, is generated 71
CHAP. II.
CONTAINING THE APPLICATION OF THE DOCTRINES OF VIBRATIONS AND ASSOCIATION TO EACH OF THE SENSATIONS AND MOTIONS IN PARTICULAR.
Sect. I.
The Sense of Feeling.
The several kinds of feeling, and the general causes of the different degrees of exquisiteness in this sense 73
An inquiry how far the sensations of heat and cold are agreeable to the doctrine of vibrations 75
An inquiry how far the phaenomena of wounds, burns, bruises, lacerations, inflammations, and ulcers, are agreeable to the doctrine of vibrations 80
An inquiry how far the phaenomena of itching and titillation are agreeable to the doctrine of vibrations 81
An inquiry how far the sensations attending pressure and muscular contraction are agreeable to the doctrine of vibrations 82
An inquiry how far the phaenomena of numbness and paralytical insensibilities are agreeable to the doctrine of vibrations 83
An inquiry how far the phaenomena of venomous bites and stings are agreeable to the doctrine of vibrations 85
An inquiry how far the tangible qualities of bodies admit of an explanation agreeable to the doctrine of vibrations 86
The manner in which we are enabled to judge of the seat of impressions made on the external surface of our bodies 88
