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100	1		_aMyerson, Abraham, _d1881-1948
245	1	4	_aThe Foundations of Personality
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1998
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1998-12-01
508			_aScanned by Charles Keller with OmniPage Professional OCR software
520			_a"The Foundations of Personality" by Abraham Myerson, M.D., is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex interplay between organic and environmental factors in shaping human personality and character. Myerson, a neurologist, delves into the biological underpinnings of personality, emphasizing the influence of both the physical body and social environments on individual behavior and identity. At the start of the book, Myerson sets the stage by highlighting the practical significance of understanding character in our lives and interpersonal relationships. He critiques traditional methods of character assessment, such as physiognomy and phrenology, arguing that they lack scientific credibility. Instead, Myerson posits that a true understanding of character must take into account the underlying biological mechanisms, including brain health and hormonal activity, as well as the social and environmental contexts into which individuals are born. He aims to dismiss metaphysical explanations and thoroughly examine the organic basis of personality, ensuring the discussion remains grounded in empirical science and everyday experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCharacter
653			_aMind and body
653			_aPersonality
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1575
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