This contribution to the science of mind has been made in response to the demand of the time for a work embodying the grand principles of Phrenology, as they are understood and applied to-day by the advanced exponents of mental philosophy, who accept the doctrine caught by Gall, Spurzheim, and Combe.
The following, from the Table of Contents, shows the scope of the work:
General Principles; Of the Temperaments; Structure of the Brain and Skull; Classification of the Faculties; The Selfish Organs; The Intellect; The Semi-Intellectual Faculties; The Organs of the Social Functions; The Selfish Sentiments; The Moral and Religious Sentiments; How to Examine Heads; How Character is Manifested; The Action of the Faculties; The Relation of Phrenology to Metaphysics and Education; Value of Phrenology as an Art; Phrenology and Physiology; Objections and Confirmations by the Physiologists; Phrenology in General Literature.
NOTICES OF THE PRESS.
“Phrenology is no longer a thing laughed at. The scientific researches of the last twenty years have demonstrated the fearful and wonderful complication of matter, not only with mind, but with what we call moral qualities. Thereby, we believe, the divine origin of ‘our frame’ has been newly illustrated, and the Scriptural psychology confirmed; and in the Phrenological Chart we are disposed to find a species of ‘urim and thummim,’ revealing, if not the Creator’s will concerning us, at least His revelation of essential character. The above work is, without doubt, the best popular presentation of the science which has yet been made. It confines itself strictly to facts, and is not written in the interest of any pet ‘theory.’ It is made very interesting by its copious illustrations, pictorial and narrative, and the whole is brought down to the latest information on this curious and suggestive department of knowledge.”—Christian Intelligencer, N. Y.
“Whether a reader be inclined to believe Phrenology or not, he must find the volume a mine of interest, gather many suggestions of the highest value, and rise from its perusal with clearer views of the nature of mind and the responsibilities of human life. The work constitutes a complete text-book on the subject.”—Presbyterian Journal, Philadelphia.
“In ‘Brain and Mind’ the reader will find the fundamental ideas on which Phrenology rests fully set forth and analyzed, and the science clearly and practically treated. It is not at all necessary for the reader to be a believer in the science to enjoy the study of the latest exposition of its methods. The literature of the science is extensive, but so far as we know there is no one book which so comprehensively as ‘Brain and Mind’ defines its limits and treats of its principles so thoroughly, not alone philosophically, but also in their practical relation to the everyday life of man.”—Cal. Advertiser.
In style and treatment it is adapted to the general reader, abounds with valuable instruction expressed in clear, practical terms, and the work constitutes by far the best Text-book on Phrenology published, and is adapted to both private and class study.
The illustrations of the Special Organs and Faculties are for the most part from portraits of men and women whose characters are known, and great pains have been taken to exemplify with accuracy the significance of the text in each case. For the student of mind and character the work is of the highest value. By mail, postpaid, on receipt of price, $1.50. Address,
FOWLER & WELLS CO., Publishers, 753 Broadway, N Y.