Phrenological diagrams
Dublin Core
Title
Phrenological diagrams
Subject
Mind, phrenology
Description
It gives a visual depiction of the different aspects of the mind, something that was still being understood during this time period.
The theory was founded in late 18th century Germany by the physiologist Franz Joseph Gall and the physician Johann Kaspar Spurzheim. In the 19th century, British and American practitioners flourished and followers multiplied, although it also gained early critics. Combe brought the theory to the British middle classes, selling thousands of copies of books.
The theory was founded in late 18th century Germany by the physiologist Franz Joseph Gall and the physician Johann Kaspar Spurzheim. In the 19th century, British and American practitioners flourished and followers multiplied, although it also gained early critics. Combe brought the theory to the British middle classes, selling thousands of copies of books.
Creator
George Combe
Source
Elements of Phrenology
Date
1824
Contributor
Naveen Kamath
Format
Text
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Coverage
Mind, anatomy, phrenology
Files
Citation
George Combe, “Phrenological diagrams,” Enlightenmens, accessed August 9, 2022, http://enlightenmens.lmc.gatech.edu/items/show/981.