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Synopsis Of Phrenology: Presenting General Principles Of The Science, A Brief Description Of The Mental Organs, And Their Location (1844)
Synopsis of Phrenology: Presenting General Principles of the Science, A Brief Description of the Mental Organs, and Their Location (1844) is a book written by George W. Ellis that provides an overview of the principles and practices of phrenology. Phrenology is a pseudoscientific theory that claims to be able to determine a person's character and mental abilities based on the shape and size of their skull. The book begins with a general introduction to phrenology, including its history and the various schools of thought within the field. It then delves into the specific mental organs and their locations within the brain, providing a brief description of each organ and its associated functions.Throughout the book, Ellis emphasizes the practical applications of phrenology, particularly in the areas of education, criminal justice, and medicine. He argues that by understanding the different mental organs and their functions, individuals can better understand themselves and others, and can use this knowledge to improve their lives and society as a whole.Overall, Synopsis of Phrenology provides an interesting glimpse into the world of phrenology, a now-discredited field that was once widely popular in the 19th century. While the book's scientific claims may not hold up to modern scrutiny, it remains a fascinating historical artifact that sheds light on the beliefs and practices of a bygone era.Also, M A Combination, Showing The Manner In Which They Assist Or Counteract Each Other.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work
Book Details
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: Sep 10th, 2010
- Pages: 58
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.12in - 0.20lb
- EAN: 9781167038204
- Categories: • General• History• General