Practical Phrenology Simplified

By Theodore Foster

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Discover how the bumps on your head supposedly reveal the secrets to your character and behavior in this historical analysis of the mind.

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Philosophy & Ethics Psychiatry/Psychology Religion/Spirituality/Paranormal

Released

2021-04-05

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Summary

"Practical Phrenology Simplified" by Theodore Foster is an early 19th-century exploration of phrenology, a belief system correlating areas of the brain with distinct personality traits and behaviors. The book simplifies phrenological concepts, detailing how different cerebral organs influence personality and human behavior. Foster organizes character traits into categories like domestic and selfish propensities, moral and intellectual capabilities, and observational skills. He then associates them with specific brain regions, explaining how their development shapes an individual's actions and desires. This guide aims to show readers how phrenology links an individual's head shape to their personality.