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The book was conceived as a statement of the physical basis of personality and the dynamics of its energy in terms of the chemistry of the body. The ductless glands and their chemical products, the internal secretions, as dominators of the expression of personality, interested me early in my studies of biochemistry. The data of physiology and pathology concerning them as well as the clinical phenomena presented when they were hyperactive or defective seemed to be overwhelming in their multitude and complexity.
I proceeded to collect them, to coordinate and to classify them. At the same time I studied my patients, children, women, and men, under all sorts of conditions and circumstances, with the most varied ailments and illnesses and peculiarities, for signs of underlying deviations of their ductless glands. I became con vinced of their fundamental importance, as controllers and regu lators of that ensemble of forces, attributes, habits, and attitudes which is sometimes known as character, individuality, or dis position: but for which I think the best name in English, used as well as in German, French, Spanish, and Italian, is - person ality, defined in the dictionaries as the sum of one's qualities of body, mind, and character regarded as a patterned whole.
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- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1331898749
- ISBN 13 9781331898740
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages353
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate relationship between human personality and the body's internal chemistry, specifically focusing on the role of the endocrine glands. The author challenges prevailing notions of human nature as fixed and unchangeable, drawing upon historical and biological evidence to explore the origins of slavery, the rise of the careerist, and the limitations of democracy. By examining the impact of glandular functions on physical and mental attributes, the author seeks to establish a scientific basis for understanding personality types. This exploration extends beyond individual cases to encompass broader societal implications, considering the influence of glandular imbalances on mental illness, social dynamics, and even the potential for human evolution. The book critically assesses various historical attempts to classify human beings, from ancient Hindu texts to modern psychological theories, highlighting the limitations of these approaches in comparison to a chemically based understanding of personality. Ultimately, the author presents a compelling argument for the transformative potential of science in shaping human nature and achieving true freedom within a democratic society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331898740_0
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