Fowler on memory, or, Phrenology applied to the cultivation of memory : the intellectual education of children, and the strengthening and expanding of the intellectual powers / by O.S. Fowler.

  • Fowler, O. S. (Orson Squire), 1809-1887.
Date:
1842
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    8F 4 f'°'° PRETACE. moil school system, and points out a far more excellent way ; besides furnishing hints to the young in regard to self edu- cation, which, if put in practice, will exceed in value all the mines of Mexico, and all the gold of Opher. This is evinced, not only by the rapid sale of the first edition, but still more by the many testimonials of those who have read that edition— some asserting, that practising its principles for a single month, have improved their memories fifty perc ent; and others, one hundred per cent; while others still, rate this improvement even higher yet. One gentleman said that its perusal eight years ago, would have saved him from physical and mental ruin; whereas now, both mind and body were nearly de- stroyed It will work wonders for all who practice upon its di- rections—and they are simple and easy of trial. But, to those who are pursuing a liberal education—to the young men of our high-schools, Academies, and Colleges, who expect to obtain their subsistence, or to rise to stations of honor or profit, by the exercise of their intellectual faculties, as well as to all public and professional men,—it will be found to ex- ceed all computation—not because of the ability of its Author, but because of the intrinsic merit of its subject matter. The other portion of this application of Phrenology, namely, that which relates to the cultivation, discipline, improvement, and proper direction of the feelings and sentiments, will be found certainly not less interesting or important than this; and if the perusal of this isolated portion of that work, affords pleasure or profit, the whole of that work will doubtless afford still greater, and at the same time, shows that the practical utili- ty of Phenology, or the benefits derived from its study and ap- plications, are infinitely greater than those derived from the study and practice of any other art or science whatever. The subjects discussed previous to this, in that work of which this forms a part, are, Physical Education, or the laws of Health, showing the influences of the body upon the mind the advantages of health, and the means of preserving and re- gaining it, especially in children. Precocity—its causes and evils. The feeding of children. The Temperaments their balance, the great condition of health, long life, and en- joyment. Means of preserving and regaining this balance. 'Necessity of exercise. Means of increasing and dimin- ishing mental action. Causes and remedy of nervous affec- tious. The order of nature as regards the development of the temperaments. Balance of faculties indispensable to perfection and enjoyment. Self-knowledge the first step towards obtaining this knowledge—means of obtaining it. Facts showing that the organs can be enlarged by the exercise of their faculties, and diminished by reducing that action. Then follows that application of these principles to the cultiva- tion of the intellectual organs, which constitutes the body of this work. ' 0. S. FOWLER,