"And therefore it is the meer Imperium of our Soule that does determine the Spirits to this Muscle rather then the other, and holds them there in despite of externall force."
— More, Henry (1614-1687)
Author
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed by J. Flesher, for William Morden
Date
1659
Metaphor
"And therefore it is the meer Imperium of our Soule that does determine the Spirits to this Muscle rather then the other, and holds them there in despite of externall force."
Metaphor in Context
6. Besides, admit that the Conarion could determine them with some considerable force so into B, that they would make those in C. come to them through the Valve G, there being the Valve E. to transmit them into C. again, it is impossible but that the Tenth part of that force which we ordinarily use to open a mans hand against his will, should whether he would or no easily open it. For a very ordinary strength moveing K. from B. towards C. must needs so press the Spirits in B, that they will cetainly pass by E. into C, if our Body be nothing but Matter Mechanically organized. And therefore it is the meer Imperium of our Soule that does determine the Spirits to this Muscle rather then the other, and holds them there in despite of externall force. From whence it is manifest that brute Beasts must have Soules also.
(II.v.6, p. 167)
(II.v.6, p. 167)
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Provenance
Searching "imperium" in EEBO
Citation
Henry More, The Immortality of the Soul, so Farre Forth as it is Demonstrable from the Knowledge of Nature and the Light of Reason (London: Printed by J. Flesher, for William Morden, 1659). <Link to EEBO>
Date of Entry
03/29/2012
