A Dickensian origin for Sherrington's enchanted loom?

نویسندگان

  • J O'Brien
  • R M Bracewell
چکیده

Sherrington's image of the mind-brain as an 'enchanted loom' has intrigued scientists for decades. Its origin, however, has been unclear. Here, we make a new suggestion as to where it may have come from. The article sheds light on the connections between literary and scientific similes and metaphors.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh

دوره 45 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015