The Hand Phrenologically Considered by Anonymous
"The Hand Phrenologically Considered" by Anonymous is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the relationship between the mind and body, particularly focusing on how the shape and structure of the hand reflect various mental and physical characteristics of individuals. It explores theories around phrenology, which sought to correlate human behavior and personality traits with specific physical attributes. In this book, the author examines various forms of
hands and their corresponding mental dispositions, arguing that the characteristics of one's hand—such as size, shape, and texture—can provide insights into temperament and cognitive abilities. The text categorizes hands into distinct types: elementary, sensitive, motive, and psychical, each linked to different stages of mental development and emotional capacity. The author draws from historical examples and contemporary observations, suggesting that the study of hand shapes can contribute to a broader understanding of human nature and individual differences, blending empirical study with philosophical inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Hand Phrenologically Considered Being a Glimpse at the Relation of the Mind with the Organisation of the Body |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Phrenology |
| Subject | Hand |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51328 |
| Release Date | Feb 29, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 292 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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