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  • Neuroscience
  • History of Science
  • Literary Studies

Background:

  • Sir Charles Sherrington's "enchanted loom" metaphor for the brain.
  • The unclear origins of this influential scientific analogy.
  • The role of literary and scientific metaphors in shaping understanding.

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  • Exploring potential literary influences on Sherrington's "enchanted loom" concept.
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  • Investigating how metaphors bridge disciplines and inspire new scientific ideas.

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