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Funeral Oration: Delivered Before The Citiziens Of Boston Assembled At The Old South Church, Nov. 17. At The Burial Of Gaspar Spurzheim M. D., Of The

Funeral Oration: Delivered Before The Citiziens Of Boston Assembled At The Old South Church, Nov. 17. At The Burial Of Gaspar Spurzheim M. D., Of The

Follen, Charles

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PhilosophyBiographies General19th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1179681231
ISBN13: 9781179681238
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Sep 6 2011
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This is Charles Follen's eulogy for Gaspar Spurzheim, a prominent physician and phrenologist, delivered in Boston's Old South Church in 1832. The Funeral Oration commemorates Spurzheim's life, work, and impact on the intellectual landscape of the time. Spurzheim was a key figure in popularizing phrenology, a controversial field that sought to understand personality and character through the study of skull shapes. Follen's oration offers insights into the scientific and cultural debates surrounding phrenology in the 19th century, while also serving as a poignant tribute to a respected member of the academic community. This historical document provides valuable context for understanding the history of science, medicine, and social thought in America.

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