| Author |
Parsons, James, 1705-1770 |
| LoC No. |
07011636
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| Title |
A mechanical and critical enquiry into the nature of hermaphrodites
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: J. Walthoe, 1741.
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| Credits |
deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A Mechanical and Critical Enquiry into the Nature of Hermaphrodites" by James Parsons, M.D. is a scientific publication likely written in the early 18th century. This work explores the complex ideas surrounding the existence of hermaphroditism in humans and other animals, challenging long-held beliefs deeply rooted in superstition and ignorance. The author aims to critically engage with ancient doctrines while providing a modern understanding of sexual identity. At the start of the book, Parsons sets the stage for his inquiry by presenting his motivation to debunk the myths surrounding hermaphrodites, which have led to societal misconceptions and legal repercussions against individuals perceived as such. He outlines the historical context of these beliefs, referencing severe historical laws against recognized hermaphrodites, and argues that ignorance and superstition have long clouded the truth. Additionally, the opening discusses representations from various cultures and challenges these erroneous notions, establishing a foundation for his subsequent examination of the biological and anatomical assertions regarding human sex and hermaphroditism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QM: Science: Human anatomy
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| Subject |
Intersexuality -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71304 |
| Release Date |
Jul 30, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jul 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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