Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . ng the material of obser-vation into forms of practical usefulness for ones self andothers. The Moral organs being situated at the top of the head,their development will be indicated in general by theheight of the head above the ears. Elevation and breadthin this region of the brain are indicative of morality andrectitude of character, and a disposition to worship a Su-preme Being, to manifest faith in the unseen and spiritual,and to practice the precepts of trut
Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . ng the material of obser-vation into forms of practical usefulness for ones self andothers. The Moral organs being situated at the top of the head,their development will be indicated in general by theheight of the head above the ears. Elevation and breadthin this region of the brain are indicative of morality andrectitude of character, and a disposition to worship a Su-preme Being, to manifest faith in the unseen and spiritual,and to practice the precepts of truth and duty. (Fig. 108). 2l6 BRAIN AND MIND. A head high in the crown, upward and backward fromthe ears, indicates a large development of the organs re-lating to personal aspiration, and a character marked bystability, pride, self-reliance, independence, and love ofdistinction. (Fig. 109). The Social region of the brain is measured by the full-ness of the head behind the ears. One well developed inthis part indicates a fraternal, friendly, sociable disposition,and a character marked by love of country, home, friends,and -Large Organs. If the head be broad above and around the ears, thegroup of the selfish propensities will be largely developed,and the individual will be characterized by great energyand force of character, and by courage, prudence, policy,economy, and executive ability. (Fig. no). In estimating the influence which any one of these re-gions has upon the character, it should be borne in mindthat it is its size as compared with the other regions, ratherthan its absolute size, by which its influence is to be meas-ured. Two heads, for instance, may measure exactly thesame in circumference, breadth, length, anterior projection. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 217 and occipital extension, yet if one be three-quarters of higher than the other in the region of the moral sen-timents, the characters will be very dissimilar. The highhead will manifest a dispo
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