"OR, in a more gross Similitude, the Intelligent Principle is like a Bell in a Steeple, to which there are an infinite Number of Hammers all around it, with Ropes of all Lengths, terminating or touching at every Point of the Surface of the Trunk or Case, one of whose Extremities being pull'd or touch'd by any Body whatsoever, conveys a measur'd and proportion'd Impulse or Stroke to the Bell, which gives the proper Sound"
— Cheyne, George (1671-1743)
Author
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed for G. Strahan
Date
1733
Metaphor
"OR, in a more gross Similitude, the Intelligent Principle is like a Bell in a Steeple, to which there are an infinite Number of Hammers all around it, with Ropes of all Lengths, terminating or touching at every Point of the Surface of the Trunk or Case, one of whose Extremities being pull'd or touch'd by any Body whatsoever, conveys a measur'd and proportion'd Impulse or Stroke to the Bell, which gives the proper Sound"
Metaphor in Context
OR, in a more gross Similitude, the IntelligenPrinciple [sic] is like a Bell in a Steeple, to which there are an infinite Number of Hammers all around it, with Ropes of all Lengths, terminating or touching at every Point of the Surface of the Trunk or Case, one of whose Extremities being pull'd or touch'd by any Body whatsoever, conveys a measur'd and proportion'd Impulse or Stroke to the Bell, which gives the proper Sound. These, or such like Similitudes, tho' Lame and Imperfect, are all I doubt, was ever design'd for the Generality of Mankind in the Knowledge necessary towards HEALTH and LIFE, in such Matters. Those acquainted with the best Philosophy, Natural History, The Laws constantly observ'd by Bodies in their Actions on one another, and the establish'd Relations of Things, will, I hope, meet with fuller Satisfaction, if they consider the following Treatise without Prejudice or Partiality.
(p. 5)
(p. 5)
Categories
Provenance
Reading at British Library
Citation
At least 8 entries in ESTC (1733, 1734, 1735).
See The English Malady: or, a Treatise of Nervous Diseases of All Kinds, As Spleen, Vapours, Lowness of Spirits, Hypochondriacal, and Hysterical Distempers, &c. In Three Parts. Part I. of the Nature and Cause of Nervous Distempers. Part II. of the Cure of Nervous Distempers. Part III. Variety of Cases That Illustrate and Confirm the Method of Cure. With the Author’s Own Case at Large. (London: Printed for G. Strahan in Cornhill, and J. Leake at Bath, 1733). <Link to ESTC>
See The English Malady: or, a Treatise of Nervous Diseases of All Kinds, As Spleen, Vapours, Lowness of Spirits, Hypochondriacal, and Hysterical Distempers, &c. In Three Parts. Part I. of the Nature and Cause of Nervous Distempers. Part II. of the Cure of Nervous Distempers. Part III. Variety of Cases That Illustrate and Confirm the Method of Cure. With the Author’s Own Case at Large. (London: Printed for G. Strahan in Cornhill, and J. Leake at Bath, 1733). <Link to ESTC>
Date of Entry
06/20/2014
