Synopsis of phrenology and the phrenological developments : together with the character and talents of [blank] as given by [blank] : with reference to those pages of "Phrenology proved, illiustrated, and applied," in which will be found a full and correct delineation of the intellectual and moral character and manifestations of the above-named individual / by O.S. Fowler.

  • Fowler, O. S. (Orson Squire), 1809-1887.
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[1838]
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    the degree of energy with which various classes of the corporal organ* operate. With some propriety, they describe four temperaments. 1. The Lymphatick, or that in which the various secreting glands are the most active portion of the system, produces an ease-seeking disposition of mind and body, and aversion to effort. Hence it tends to lengthen out rx life, as is evident from its predominating more in young children and ad- Jy vanced age. Signs : soft and abundant flesh ; slow but steady pulse ; love ^ of ease; light hair ; and great size of the abdominal viscera. The author regards this temperament in a more favourable light than do most other phrenologists: p. 39. c. 7. 41. 2. The Sanguine, or that in which the arterial portion of the system, which gives circulation to the various fluids, particularly the blood, predo- minates in activity, is accompanied with strong feelings, warm passions, ■*hd a great amount of ardour, zeal, activity, and warmth of feeling, yet with less endurance and power. Its predominance indicates a strong con- stitution ; love of physical pleasure ; and a stirring, business talent: com- bined with much of the lymphatick, it is less favourable to the mental manifestations, and requires much exercise in the open air. Signs : sandy or auburn hair; fair skin ; a fresh, florid countenance ; blue eyes; a strong, rapid pulse ; warm passions ; a deep and broad chest and shoulders ; a stoat, well built frame ; &c.: p. 39. 3. The Bilious, or that in which the osseous and muscular portions of the system predominate in activity, produces great physical strength; endurance and power both of body and mind; with great force and energy of mind and character. Signs: a bony, muscular, athletick frame; black hair; dark skin ; dark eyes ; a strong, steady pulse; hardness of flesh; bones projecting; &c.: p. 39. c. 5. 12. 13. 15. 16. 4. The Nehvous, or that in which the brain and the nerves predomi- nate in activity, gives clearness of perception ; quickness of mind and body; y susceptibility to excitement, with less power and endurance. Signs: light, ^-X. fine, and thin hair; a thin, clear, delicate skin ; smaller frame; head relatively / large ; small chest; rapid, but not hard or strong pulse ; &c.: p. 39. c. 10. The nervous predominant, with a large share of the bilious and san- guine, combines a great amount of power and endurance of mind and body, with great activity and excitability ; and is more favourable to intet lectual pursuits, and vigour of thought and feeling, than perhaps any other When one of this temperament enjoys, he enjoys intensely, and when ha suffers, his sufferings are extremely excruciating: c. 6. 11. 15. 40. 43. The sanguine-bilious is not an unfavourable temperament, nor particu- larly favourable, but whilst it gives a great amount of mental power, it ic frequently, though not always, coupled with some manifest deficiency. The nervo-bilious unites great power with great activity, and, although it seldom gives great brilliancy, it produces that kind of talent which will stand the test, and shine in proportion as it is brought into requisition. A good share of the sanguine added, is more favourable to the manifestations of mind, and also, of physical power, than probably any other: c. 6. 41. The bilious, combined with the lymphatick, gives considerable power of mind, and strength of body, accompanied with so much heaviness and indo- lence as to be less favourable ; yet, if one with this temperament acts under strong excitement, his efforts tell with power upon the object in view : e. ?. £ The nervo-sanguineous, with but little bilious, gives extreme intensity ^~ of action, and perhaps brilliancy of taUnt with vivid feelings and concep-