On the Study of Character Including An Estimate of Phrenology

by Alexander Bain

Book Overview

""On the Study of Character Including An Estimate of Phrenology"" is a book written by Alexander Bain, a Scottish philosopher and psychologist. The book explores the study of character and personality, examining the different methods used to understand human behavior and traits. It also includes an assessment of phrenology, a pseudoscientific theory that suggests the shape and size of the skull can reveal a person's character and mental abilities. Bain argues that while phrenology may have some merit, it is ultimately unreliable and should not be relied upon as a means of understanding human character. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of character, offering insights into the various factors that shape personality and behavior. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in psychology, philosophy, or the human condition.1861. Alexander Bain, Scottish philosopher and educationalist, was an early proponent of scientific psychology. Along with his friend, John Stuart Mill, Bain was a major proponent of the British school of empiricism: a theory which based all knowledge on basic sensory experiences and not on introspection. Bain's philosophical and scientific writings were completed during his twenty years as a professor at Aberdeen. The Study of Character is an interesting critique of phrenology. Contents: Theories of Character; Claims of Phrenology; The Propensities According to Phrenology; The Sentiments According to Phrenology; The Intellectual Faculties According to Phrenology; The Omissions of Phrenology; Natural, or Spontaneous Activity; The Emotional Temperament; Special Emotions, or Tastes; Intellect in General; Intellect for Good and Evil-Prudence; Intellectual Element of Disinterestedness-Sympathy; Special Intellectual Endowments; Talent; and Genius. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162634960
• ISBN13: 9781162634968
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"