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Physiognomonicon

PUBLISHER Hutson Street Press (05/22/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Physiognomonicon, attributed to Aristotle, explores the ancient art and science of physiognomy. Written in Latin, this historical text delves into the relationship between physical appearance and character. The work attempts to discern an individual's personality traits, behaviors, and overall disposition through the interpretation of their facial features and bodily characteristics. This edition offers a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of science, philosophy, and the development of early psychological theories. It provides insight into the methods of observation and analysis used in classical times. Discover how ancient thinkers sought to understand human nature through careful scrutiny of the human form.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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ISBN-13: 9781023968706
ISBN-10: 1023968703
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: Latin
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Page Count: 574
Carton Quantity: 14
Product Dimensions: 6.14 x 1.16 x 9.21 inches
Weight: 1.75 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Unassigned | History & Surveys - Ancient & Classical
Unassigned | History
Unassigned | Divination - General
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Physiognomonicon, attributed to Aristotle, explores the ancient art and science of physiognomy. Written in Latin, this historical text delves into the relationship between physical appearance and character. The work attempts to discern an individual's personality traits, behaviors, and overall disposition through the interpretation of their facial features and bodily characteristics. This edition offers a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of science, philosophy, and the development of early psychological theories. It provides insight into the methods of observation and analysis used in classical times. Discover how ancient thinkers sought to understand human nature through careful scrutiny of the human form.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


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