Anxieties of Interiority and Dissection in Early Modern Spain

Focusing on the culture of dissection in early modern Spain, this book explores a pivotal yet overlooked chapter in the evolution of the modern self. It examines how the practice of dissection influenced societal anxieties regarding identity and interiority, shedding light on the interplay between science, philosophy, and personal understanding during this transformative period. Through its analysis, the work contributes to a deeper comprehension of how these themes shaped contemporary notions of selfhood in the Iberian context.