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100 1 _aFlourens, P.
_q(Pierre),
_d1794-1867
245 1 0 _aPhrenology Examined
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-04-09
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Phrenology Examined" by P. Flourens is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work critiques the doctrine of phrenology, particularly the theories proposed by Franz Joseph Gall, outlining the arguments against the idea that various mental faculties are localized in distinct parts of the brain. This examination serves as a critical analysis of the implications of such beliefs on concepts like free will and human responsibility. The opening portion of "Phrenology Examined" introduces the author and sets the stage for the critique on phrenology, particularly responding to Gall's notions. Flourens expresses concern about the influence of erroneous philosophical ideas on legal and moral judgments, emphasizing the need for clarity regarding the nature of the human mind. He outlines his intent to investigate the validity of Gall’s claims regarding brain function and organization and foreshadows a systematic examination of both Gall’s fundamental propositions and their broader implications on human understanding and morality. The author's preface highlights his commitment to concise yet clear arguments throughout the treatise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhrenology
700 1 _aMeigs, Charles D.
_q(Charles Delucena),
_d1792-1869
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65041
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