Historical Bibliography Updated: June 16, 2026
The philosophy of sleep.
Publication Details
Glasgow: W. R. M'Phun, 1830 CE.
An early attempt at a comprehensive analysis of sleep from the medical point of view, including topics such as "Night-Mare", "Day-Mare", "Sleep-Walking," Sleep-Talking," Sleeplessness, Waking Dreams, Drowiness, Trance, etc.
Digital facsimile from Google Books at this link.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #12445 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/14677 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | the-philosophy-of-sleep |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Glasgow