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"On Dreams" is part of Aristotle's Parva Naturalia, a collection of works on the phenomena of human life. In this treatise, he hypothesizes that we dream because our sensory organs continue to function while we sleep. He compares dreams to hallucinations-errors in our sense perception. Aristotle's view of dreams influenced philosopher Thomas Hobbes and psychologist Sigmund Freud, and it continues to fascinate readers today.
Hippocrates earned the title "Father of Medicine" for his extensive work in Ancient Greece. He effectively established medicine as a profession. Modern doctors still swear to uphold the ethical standards he laid out in the Hippocratic Oath. His book On the Surgery provides a fascinating look into medical history and the historical practices of this great physician.
Hippocrates revolutionized the study of medicine in Ancient Greece, but some of his ideas still influence the medical field today. In his book On Ulcers, Hippocrates details the recommended treatment for this ailment. While modern medicine has moved beyond using honey, boiled leaves, and white wine to treat ulcers, Hippocrates' advice on diet and rest hold true. This text is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the historical development of medical practices.
This Aristotelian treatise makes up part of the philosopher's Parva Naturalia, which is Latin for "short treatises on nature." In this text, he presents his ideas about the human senses. He connects each sense to an element-sight to water, touch to earth, etc. While Aristotle's view of the senses is scientifically inaccurate in many ways, this treatise is a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about how the ancients understood the world.
Queen Victoria's 1892 throne speech marks the second time in British history when the monarch's wishes led to a vote of no confidence. Victoria retained her support for the Marquess of Salisbury as prime minister. However, following the speech, the Parliament voted against the queen's wishes in favor of another candidate. Salisbury honorably resigned, and William Ewart Gladstone took his place.
Queen Victoria's 1890 throne speech reads like a state of the union address. In it, she discusses the foreign affairs with Portugal, the United States, and Australia, and introduces her proposal for improving relations with Ireland by helping them establish a form of self-government. Progress is being made in abolishing the slave-trade worldwide, she says, and the Crown has a plan for lowering government spending. This speech provides a fascinating look into British politics in the Victorian Era.
As per tradition, Queen Victoria's throne speech marked the start of the annual legislative session. 1880 held a general election in which Gladstone beat out Disraeli for prime minister, much to Victoria's disappointment. She addresses this change with class in her speech, as well as discussing the state of foreign affairs in India, Afghanistan, and South Africa. The speech ends with a list of matters to be debated in Parliament in the forthcoming session and a blessing from the queen.
Queen Victoria's throne speech opened the 1876 parliamentary session. Delivered for her by the Lord Chancellor, it addressed the Crown's numerous foreign affairs. She acknowledged gaining full rule of India and affirmed her commitment to ending slavery in British colonies. At the close of the speech, she gave a blessing for the session: "I pray that your deliberations may, under the Divine blessing, result in the happiness and contentment of my people."
