Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . Fig. III.—Good Mechanical Abilities. knowing faculties, it is most useful to understand how theintellectual faculties combine in the formation of talentsfor different pursuits. The Mechanic in general should have a good endowmentof the observing faculties, which is indicated by breadthand prominence of the lower portion of the forehead; es-pecially should the organs of Form, Size, Weight, and Or- 226 BRAIN AND MIND. der be well developed to give him a just idea o
Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . Fig. III.—Good Mechanical Abilities. knowing faculties, it is most useful to understand how theintellectual faculties combine in the formation of talentsfor different pursuits. The Mechanic in general should have a good endowmentof the observing faculties, which is indicated by breadthand prominence of the lower portion of the forehead; es-pecially should the organs of Form, Size, Weight, and Or- 226 BRAIN AND MIND. der be well developed to give him a just idea of propor-tion, and to make him neat and systematic in his Constructiveness is essential to give him facility inthe use of tools; Imitation, to enable him to work aftermodels; and Ideality, to give taste and artistic symmetry. Fig. 112.—The Business Manager. to his work. Causality added to this combination, makesthe inventor. A person once presented himself for exam-ination to a phrenologist, and was described by him ascapable of excelling in the field of mechanical invention,the opinion being based upon his very strong Causality, HOW CHARACTER IS MANIFESTED. 227 Constructiveness, and Ideality. After the examinationwas finished, the young man remarked, in corroborationof the deductions of the phrenologist, that he had alreadybrought out twenty-two inventions, although not yettwenty-two years of age. The Surveyor.—The combination of faculties essentialto the surveyor is large Individuality, Form, Size, Calcula-tion, and Locality. The engineer needs besides these,Constructiveness and a good endowment of Causality. The Business Ma7i. — Individuality, Eventuality, andComparison confer talent for practical business, by thepower which they supply for attending to the details of anysubject. Causality gives p
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