Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . large andthe Reflectives small. Such a cast of forehead as thatshown in Fig. 106 indicates an observing, practical order ofmind, one which readily perceives the qualities and simplerrelations of objects. If the upper portion of the foreheadbe prominent, and the parts over the eyes be compara-tively flat and narrow, the organs of Reflection will , and those of Observation small. The individual REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 215 possessed of such a form of bead will
Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . large andthe Reflectives small. Such a cast of forehead as thatshown in Fig. 106 indicates an observing, practical order ofmind, one which readily perceives the qualities and simplerrelations of objects. If the upper portion of the foreheadbe prominent, and the parts over the eyes be compara-tively flat and narrow, the organs of Reflection will , and those of Observation small. The individual REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT. 215 possessed of such a form of bead will be a thinker ratherthan an observer. He will be disposed to theorize, and toreflect upon the causes and more remote relations of things,rather than to deal with the things themselves. He will begood at conceiving plans, but will be wanting in practicalability to carry them into execution. Where these tworegions are harmoniously developed, the forehead fallsback but a little from the perpendicular. Planning andtheorizing talent will then be united with observing andpractical talent, and the intellect will be well balanced, the. Fig. 108.—Large Moral Development. Perceptive faculties ministering actively to the Reflective,and the latter effectively organizing 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 ofdis
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