Report on the phrenological classification of J. Stanley Grimes / by E.N. Horsford ... ; adopted by the Albany Phrenological Society, September 3, 1840.

  • Horsford, Eben Norton, 1818-1893.
Date:
1840
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Credit: Report on the phrenological classification of J. Stanley Grimes / by E.N. Horsford ... ; adopted by the Albany Phrenological Society, September 3, 1840. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Geus ii.—Intellectual Faculties, Which perceive existence and physical qualities. 22. Individuality, 25. Weight, 23. Form, 26. Coloring. 24. Size, Genus hi.—Intellectual Faculties, Which perceive relations of external objects. 27. Locality, 31. Time, 28. Number, 32. Tune, 29. Order, 33. Language. 30. Eventuality, Genus iv.—Reflecting Faculties. 34. Comparison, 35. Causality. In expressing an opinion upon the merits of this clas- sification, the committee feel deeply the responsibility of their situation. The work of a profoundly analytical mind is before them; and with scarcely an alteration, it has received the sanction of the most distinguished ad- vocates of the science, in Britain, France, and America, It is the standard classification; it is one of the many monuments of a distinguished genius, and we are bound to revere it. The committee are also aware, that the ultimate functions of all the powers are not yet estab- lished, and that there is still a broad field for discovery. Nevertheless, the following quotations from Spurzheim and Combe, show not only their own consciousness of imperfections in this classification, but appear to point out to us the path we should pursue. If, says Spurz- heim, under any head of the nomenclature, there be a better name than I employ, * * * * I shall be glad to use it; for I am always disposed to acknowledge