Volume 2

The new Lavater; or, and improved system of physiognomy founded upon strictly scientific principles conformable to the present advanced state of anatomical and physiological knowledge. With a practical application to nations, professions, and individuals. To which are added, remarks on phrenology. Accompanied by accurate engravings, illustrative of the theories of Dr. Spurzheim, and the modern phrenologists / by A. Walker.

  • Alexander Walker
Date:
1839
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Credit: The new Lavater; or, and improved system of physiognomy founded upon strictly scientific principles conformable to the present advanced state of anatomical and physiological knowledge. With a practical application to nations, professions, and individuals. To which are added, remarks on phrenology. Accompanied by accurate engravings, illustrative of the theories of Dr. Spurzheim, and the modern phrenologists / by A. Walker. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CONT BINS. Page Pre_iminary Remarks me, hn - = ee | Points in which the Author lays claim to originality - 2 CHAPTER I.—Tuer Wuott Bopy tue Sussecr or Puy- SIOGNOMY - - = E oe General view of the human organs and functions - - ibe? Application to Physiognomy —- - - ~ 18 CHAPTER IJ.—Tue Heap «tn parricuLar as THE SuB- JECT OF PuysioGNomy _ ~ - - 20 Use assigned by the Author to the cerebellum —- - 26 Dr. Fleming’s objections answered - . - 36 Criteria of the mental functions, or indications of the rela- tive power of sensation, intelligence, and volition 40 Influence of the relative length and breadth of organs upon their functions - - - - 4] CHAPTER III.— Arpuicarion oF THESE PRINCIPLES TO ANIMALS IN GENERAL > - - - 46 Facial line of Camper - - - - - 47 Its not involving the cerebellum - . - 60 CHAPTER IV.— AppuicaTion OF THESE PRINCIPLES TO THE SEXES ~ - - “ - 63 CHAPTER V.—App.icaTion oF THESE PRINCIPLES TO THE VARIETIES OF THE HumAN SPECIES” ~ - 66 Method of Camper - - - - - ib. Method of Blumenbach - - - - 69 Their not involving the cerebellum - - - 74
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