Phrenology simplified; being an exposition of the principles and applications of phrenology to the practical uses of life : Intended as a sequel to the "Catechism of phrenology" / by a member of the Phrenological Society of Edinburgh.

  • Andrew Combe
Date:
1836
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Credit: Phrenology simplified; being an exposition of the principles and applications of phrenology to the practical uses of life : Intended as a sequel to the "Catechism of phrenology" / by a member of the Phrenological Society of Edinburgh. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    of the organs upon the manifestations of the dif- ferent mental powers ; and taking warning from the failure of every attempt hitherto made, through consciousness alone, to advance the science of mind and of human nature, they have diligently turned their own attention, and loudly called that of their companions, to the observation and col- lection of facts, as the only basis of legitimate induction ; and the acknowledged success which has followed their labours, is the best proof that the right road has at last been found. Phrenology gives a degree of clearness and precision to our views of the human constitution which was never before enjoyed. Hitherto man has not known his own nature; he has not en- joyed that powerful demonstration of the exist- ence, functions, and relations of the moral senti- ments which Phrenology affords; his faith in them has been cold and unproductive; and scarcely one of his institutions has been formed with direct and intentional reference to their gratification. In past ages the people have en- joyed moral feelings, but have been unable, through ignorance, to reach a moral atmosphere calculated to afford them healthy exercise and full gratification. Now, arts and sciences, and the philosophy o. mind, have been discovered, and’printing has been carried to a high point of perfection ; in short, knowledge, together with the means of diffusing it, are possessed, while its real importance is ap- preciated ; and can we doubt that these causes, operating on the future, will render it far brighter
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