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There is perhaps no science that can do more good for the people, in the various avocations of life, than phrenology, when it is thoroughly understood. A phrenologist who is well versed in his science, can do good to the public, the individual or the nation, in hun dreds of different ways.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from Heads, Faces, Types, Races
There is perhaps no science that can do more good for the people, in the various avocations of life, than phrenology, when it is thoroughly understood. A phrenologist who is well versed in his science, can do good to the public, the individual or the nation, in hundreds of different ways.
Phrenology deals with the soul's functions, the effect certain emotions have upon the physiological functions, health or disease. It enables us, through its noble teachings, to cure bashfulness and timidity. It gives us a greater insight into insanity, the cause of insanity, the treatment of the insane. It explains crime, the cause of crime, the eradication of crime, sin and mental defects. It explains heredity and gives us a clear view of race and family culture, or the improvement of the human race, through the laws of transmission, heredity, love and marriage. It takes up dietetics, from temperamental and faculty standpoints, pointing out positively the best diet for each individual, according to his faculty development, states of mind, states of health, age, work, temperament and cell construction, resulting in greater health. It deals with marriage from the standpoints of affinity, leading to perfect offspring, greater spiritual unfoldment and domestic happiness. It takes up talent, trades and professions, enabling us to originate new trades and specialties, according to the development of the individual. This is an age of specialists and inventors. When the talent or genius of a man is discovered and directed, he succeeds.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of phrenology, a now largely discredited pseudoscience that sought to link personality traits and abilities to the shape and bumps on the skull. The author, writing in the early 20th century, passionately argues for the validity of phrenology, claiming it can offer insights into everything from mental health and criminal behavior to talent, relationships, and even the best diet for individual temperaments. Through detailed analysis of various head and face shapes, the book explores the supposedly inherent characteristics and capabilities of different people, ranging from the "sloping forehead" individual, prone to cynicism and materialism, to the "high forehead" dreamer, driven by idealism and reform. The book's approach reflects the broader societal fascination with character reading and the desire to classify and understand human nature, evident in the popularization of other methods like physiognomy and palmistry during that era. While now considered outdated and scientifically unfounded, this book offers a glimpse into a bygone era of scientific inquiry and the enduring human quest to decipher the intricacies of the mind and personality. The book's detailed observations and classifications, though ultimately based on flawed assumptions, offer a unique window into the cultural and intellectual landscape of its time. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332056026_0
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