Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . eeble in its action, and the mental manifestations are pro-portionately weak. The Sanguine Temperament, in which the lungs, theheart, and the blood-vessels are constitutionally predom-inant, is indicated by moderate plumpness of parts, toler-ably firm flesh, light or chestnut hair, blue eyes, fair com-plexion, and ruddiness of countenance. There is greatactivity of the arterial system, fondness for exercise, andan animated countenance. The brain, in correspondenc
Brain and mind; or, Mental science considered in accordance withthe principles of phrenology, and in relation to modern physiology . eeble in its action, and the mental manifestations are pro-portionately weak. The Sanguine Temperament, in which the lungs, theheart, and the blood-vessels are constitutionally predom-inant, is indicated by moderate plumpness of parts, toler-ably firm flesh, light or chestnut hair, blue eyes, fair com-plexion, and ruddiness of countenance. There is greatactivity of the arterial system, fondness for exercise, andan animated countenance. The brain, in correspondencewith the general state, is active. The Bilious Temperatnent, having the liver for itsbasis, is marked by black hair, a dark-yellow or brown skin, 38 BRAIN AND MIND. black eyes, moderately full, but firm muscles and strongly-expressed physical outlines. All the bodily functions arecharacterized by great energy of action, which extendsto the brain; and the countenance, in consequence, hasdecided and strongly-marked features. The Nervous Temperament, depending upon the pre-dominant influence of the brain and nervous system, has,. Fig. 3.—Motive Temperament. Gov. W. as its external signs, firm and rather thin hair, thin skin,paleness of countenance, small muscles, and often delicatehealth. The sensations are lively, and the muscular actionsrapid. The whole nervous system, including the brain, isextremely active, and the mental manifestations are pro-portionally vivacious. OF THE TEMPERAMENTS. 39 The Later Classification,—T\\q classification of thetemperaments used by early phrenologists, although correctand valuable in a pathological point of viev/, is not foundedentirely upon a healthy state of the constitution, two ofthe temperaments—the lymphatic and the nervous—beingtraceable to abnormal conditions of the bodily therefore prefer a later classification, which can claima physiological basis, and is also more simple and com-prehensive.
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