Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . ented for the minds consideration, excite that organto activity, and so constitute its natural stimulus. Everyorgan may also become active from the mere stimulus ofblood, from external injury, and disease. But, by whatsoevermeans it may be rendered active, an exhibition of the par-ticular faculty or quality of mind which it is its function tomanifest is natural and unavoidable. Each faculty has alegitimate sphere of activity, within which it is capable ofminister
Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . ented for the minds consideration, excite that organto activity, and so constitute its natural stimulus. Everyorgan may also become active from the mere stimulus ofblood, from external injury, and disease. But, by whatsoevermeans it may be rendered active, an exhibition of the par-ticular faculty or quality of mind which it is its function tomanifest is natural and unavoidable. Each faculty has alegitimate sphere of activity, within which it is capable ofministering to the comfort and enjoyment of the every faculty is liable to transgress its bounds, either 68 BRAIN AND MIND. through over-excitement or the deficiency of some otherrestraining or compensating power of mind, and thusabuse may result. If all the mental organs were harmoni-ously active, the effect would be complete consistencyof conduct, and normality of life. But as a rule, they existin very different degrees of development, and hence thegreat diversity of talent and character by which men CHAPTER V. THE PHYSICO-PRESERVATIVE OR SELFISH ORGANS. In our analysis of the mental organs and faculties, wewill begin with those which relate to the maintenance ofindividual existence. ALIMENTIVENESS. This organ lies in the anterior of the convolution lyingat the base of the middle lobe, and corresponding withthe antero-inferior part of the temporal bone of the skull.
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