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Focusing on the critique of phrenology, this work explores various theories of character and the claims made by phrenologists regarding human behavior and intellect. It discusses the emotional temperament and different intellectual faculties, while also addressing the limitations of phrenology. Written during Alexander Bain's tenure as a professor, the book reflects his empirical approach to understanding character, emphasizing sensory experiences over introspection. It serves as a significant contribution to the early field of scientific psychology.
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On the Study of Character Including An Estimate of Phrenology (LARGE PRINT EDITION), Alexander Bain
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- 2011
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- Title
- On the Study of Character Including An Estimate of Phrenology (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alexander Bain
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Publisher
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 364
- ISBN13
- 9781169833227
- Description
- Focusing on the critique of phrenology, this work explores various theories of character and the claims made by phrenologists regarding human behavior and intellect. It discusses the emotional temperament and different intellectual faculties, while also addressing the limitations of phrenology. Written during Alexander Bain's tenure as a professor, the book reflects his empirical approach to understanding character, emphasizing sensory experiences over introspection. It serves as a significant contribution to the early field of scientific psychology.