A new system of phrenology / by J. Stanley Grimes.

  • Grimes, J. Stanley (James Stanley), 1807-1903.
Date:
1839
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    It is now easy to understand the principles upon which physiognomy is founded; and we can also perceive, that be- fore the discovery of Phrenology, it was impossible to re- dace Physiognomy to a science. The efforts of Aristotle, of Theophrastus, of Lavater, and of Camper, were con- fined to the observation of the external features, while they were entirely ignorant of the functions of the brain—the great fountain of volition. Instead, however, of joining with some phrenologians, in speaking contemptuously of their labors, I acknowledge that I find astonishing instances, in their works, of approximation to phrenological truth. I consider Physiognomy as an important and highly interest- ing branch of Phrenology; and it was my original intention to publish a separate volume on this subject; but the circum- stance, that some of my pupils have manifested a disposi- tion to make an unjust appropriation of these ideas, indu- ces me to crowd an imperfect sketch of them into this vo- lume. ORGANS AT DIFFERENT AGES. The form and size of the organs, both of the head and body, are continually changing; and some organs are lar- gest and most active at certain ages. In Childhood, the most active organs among the Ipseah, are II, III, IV, VII, and X. Socials, 4th, 6th, 8th, 9th and 12th. Intellectuals, 1, 3, 7, 11, and the Perceptives generally. In Youth—Ipseals, I, V, XI and XII. Socials, 1st be- comes developed, and produces a change in the whole cha- racter, by its influence upon the other powers. Intellectuals, Perceptives generally, and 14.