Isbn: 9780243207725 - Illustrated Phreno-chart and Compass of Life: A Condensed Synopsis of the Science of Mind, a New System of Phreno-physiognomy, Original, Scientific ... News Discovered Faculties (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This condensed book is a historical artefact offering an insight into the emerging field of Phrenology at the time of its writing. Phrenology, a widely popular but since debunked pseudoscience of the late 18th and 19th centuries, sought to locate mental faculties in specific areas of the brain by studying the shape of the skull via physical measurement. This volume presents an overview of the discipline, exploring its practices and implications for understanding concepts such as character and vocation. Despite being rooted in flawed assumptions, the author's deep engagement with Phrenology and their efforts to systemize and share their findings provide an illuminating glimpse into the history of scientific inquiry and the human desire to understand ourselves. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…