How to Read Human Nature (Classic Reprint): Its Inner States and Outer Forms: Its Inner States and Outer Forms (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Atkinson, William Walker Walker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1440063109 ISBN 13: 9781440063107

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book delves into the fascinating world of human nature, exploring the intricate connection between our inner states and outward expressions. Drawing inspiration from the works of prominent thinkers such as William James and Darwin, the author explores the concept of character as a blend of inherited traits and personal experiences, shaped by both heredity and environment. Through a meticulous analysis of temperament, the book presents a comprehensive system of classification, identifying three distinct types: the Vital, the Motive, and the Mental. The author weaves together insights from psychology, philosophy, and even the observation of animal behavior to illustrate the fundamental principles at play. You'll discover how our thoughts, feelings, and emotions find physical embodiment in our appearance, mannerisms, and even the way we move through the world. With keen observation and insightful analysis, the book offers a valuable framework for understanding the complex tapestry of human nature, empowering readers to recognize and interpret the hidden meanings behind outward expressions.

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Excerpt from How to Read Human Nature: Its Inner States and Outer Forms

But while the general subject of psychology includes the consideration of the inner work ings of the mind, the processes of thought, the nature of feeling, and the Operation of the will, the special subject of Human Na ture is concerned only with the question of character, disposition, temperament, per sonal attributes, etc., of the individuals mak ing up the race of man. Psychology is gen eral - Human Nature is particular. Psychol ogy is more or less abstract - Human Nature is concrete. Psychology deals with laws, causes and principles - Human Nature deals with effects, manifestations, and expressions.

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CHAPTER I INNER STATE AND OUTER FORM "Human Nature" is a term most frequently used and yet but little understood. The average person knows in a general way what he and others mean when this term is elnployed, but very few are able to give an off-hand definition of the terln or to state what in their opinion constitutes the real essence of the thought expressed by the falniliar phrase. ,Ve are of the opinion that the first step in the process of correct understanding of any subject is that of acquaintance with its principal terms, and, so, we shall begin our consideration of the subject of Human Nature by an examination of the term used to express the idea itself. "Human, " of course, means "of or pertaining to man or mankind." Therefore, HUlnan Nature lneans the nature of lnan or mankind. ' , Nature," in this usage, means: "The natural disposition of lnind of any person; temper; personal character; individual

Table of Contents

Chapter Page; I Inner State and Outer FOfln 9; II The Inner Phase: Character 29; III The Outer Forn): Personality 38; IV The Temperalnents < • • • • • • •• 47; V The lIental Qualities 68; VI The Egoistic Qualities 76; VII The Jiotive Qualities 81; VIII The Vitative Qualities 89; IX The Emotive Qualities 93; X The Applicative Qualities 100; XI The 1Iodificative Qualities 107; XII The Relative Qualities 114; XIII The Perceptive Qualities 122; XIV The Reflective Qualities 139; XV The Religio-lioral Qualities 148; XVI Faces 156; XVII Chins and Mouths 169; XVIII Eyes, Ears, and Noses 177; XIX 11 iscellaneous Signs 186

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• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1440063109
• ISBN 13: 9781440063107
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 208
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