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Lavater, Johann Caspar
1741
1801
Lavater, J. C. (Johann Caspar)
Lavater, Jean Gaspard
Lavater, Johann Kaspar
Lavater, John Caspar
Porta, Giambattista della
1615
Della Porta, Giambattista
The Pocket Lavater; or, The Science of Physiognomy
To which is added an inquiry into the analogy existing between brute and human physiognomy
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"The Pocket Lavater; or, The Science of Physiognomy" by Lavater and Porta is a scientific publication likely written in the early 19th century. This book explores the principles of physiognomy, the study of how human facial features correlate to personality traits and moral character. The text aims to reveal insights about individuals by analyzing their appearances and expressions, positioning itself within the broader tradition of character analysis. The book presents a detailed treatise on physiognomy, discussing various facial features and their implications for character assessment, including the forehead, eyes, nose, mouth, and chin. Lavater contends that the structure and expressions of these features can reveal inner qualities and inclinations, documenting observations about diverse physiognomies to illustrate his points. The second part of the book delves into the similarities and differences between human and animal physiognomy, drawing on historical references and comparisons in character and temperament among different species. Throughout, Lavater combines theoretical insights with practical examples, seeking to establish physiognomy as a credible and useful science for understanding human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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