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The physiognomical system of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim; founded on an anatomical and physiological examination of the nervous system in general, and of the brain in particular; and indicating the dispositions and manifestations of the mind / Being at the same time a book of reference for Dr. Spurzheim's demonstrative lectures.

  • Spurzheim, J. G. (Johann Gaspar), 1776-1832
Date:
1815
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Credit: The physiognomical system of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim; founded on an anatomical and physiological examination of the nervous system in general, and of the brain in particular; and indicating the dispositions and manifestations of the mind / Being at the same time a book of reference for Dr. Spurzheim's demonstrative lectures. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    with this consideration, I have demonstrated that the faculties which are common to man with mine- rals, plants, and animals in general, must be innate in man as well as in other beings. Moreover, I have proved the innateness of the merely human fa- culties by the constancy of the human character ; by the uniformity of the nature of man at all times and in all countries; by the tendency of natural genius; by the peculiarity of every genius; by the determinate character of each of the sexes; by the peculiarities of every individual; by the relation between the organization and the manifestations of the respective faculties; finally, by the circum- stance that man is a created being. As long there- fore as all these proofs are not refuted, our first prin- ciple of anthropology stands unshaken.