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 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