Physiognomy: Or, the Corresponding Analogy Between the Conformation of the Features and the Ruling Passions of the Mind (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. C. Lavater

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026575366X ISBN 13: 9780265753668

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how facial features are linked to passions and character, and learn to observe with clearer insight.

This guide introduces physiognomy through Lavater’s ideas and the discussions that surround them. It presents the premise that the body’s form can reflect the mind, while acknowledging the debates and limits of the approach. The text includes examples, objections, and thoughtful reflects on how observation shapes understanding.

• Learn how eyes, brows, nose, and other features are interpreted as signs of traits like courage, prudence, and benevolence.
• See how early critics and supporters argued about the reliability of physiognomy, along with practical notes on careful observation.
• Understand the role of habit, education, and experience in shaping how we read faces.
• Discover the idea that observation may grow more precise as it is tested against real cases and varied examples.

Ideal for readers curious about the history of psychology, science of character, and the enduring curiosity about how appearance relates to mind.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026575366X
• ISBN 13: 9780265753668
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324