L' Art De Connaitre Les Hommes Par La Physionomie; Volume 5 [French]

By Gaspard Lavater and Johann Kaspar Lavater

L'Art de Conna tre les Hommes par la Physionomie, Volume 5, by Johann Caspar Lavater, explores the complex relationship between physical appearance and inner character. This volume continues Lavater's detailed examination of physiognomy, the art of discerning character from facial features and bodily form. Lavater meticulously analyzes various physical traits, offering insights into how they supposedly reveal aspects of a person's temperament, intelligence, and moral disposition.

Written in French, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century beliefs about human nature and the methods used to understand it. Lavater's work, while controversial today, was highly influential in its time and offers valuable context for understanding the history of psychology and social science. This edition allows readers to delve into Lavater's theories and consider the enduring questions about the connection between the external and internal aspects of human beings.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: French
• ISBN: 1286013321
• ISBN13: 9781286013328
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"