Outlines Of A New System Of Physiognomy (1852)
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Outlines Of A New System Of Physiognomy is a book written by J. W. Redfield and published in 1852. The book puts forward a new system of physiognomy, which is the study of facial features and their relation to personality traits. Redfield argues that the traditional system of physiognomy, which was based on the shape and size of facial features, was inadequate and needed to be replaced with a more scientific approach. In his new system, Redfield focuses on the expression of emotions and their relation to character. He believes that emotions are the primary indicator of a person's inner nature ...
Outlines Of A New System Of Physiognomy is a book written by J. W. Redfield and published in 1852. The book puts forward a new system of physiognomy, which is the study of facial features and their relation to personality traits. Redfield argues that the traditional system of physiognomy, which was based on the shape and size of facial features, was inadequate and needed to be replaced with a more scientific approach. In his new system, Redfield focuses on the expression of emotions and their relation to character. He believes that emotions are the primary indicator of a person's inner nature and that they can be read in the face. Redfield also discusses the importance of understanding the context in which emotions are expressed, as this can affect their meaning. The book is divided into chapters that cover various aspects of physiognomy, including the eyes, nose, mouth, and forehead. Each chapter provides detailed descriptions of the features and their relation to emotions and character traits. Redfield also includes illustrations to help readers understand his system. Outlines Of A New System Of Physiognomy was well-received by contemporary readers and was seen as a significant contribution to the field of physiognomy. However, the book's scientific validity has been questioned by modern scholars, and it is now considered a historical curiosity rather than a serious scientific work.Illustrated By Numerous Engravings. Indicating The Location Of The Signs Of The Different Mental Faculties.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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