Johann Spurzheim (jan 1, 1776 – jan 1, 1832)
Description:
-Coined the term "phrenology"-Worked with Gall originally, but ended up branching off to expand research
-Created a curriculum in order to teach phrenology
-Believed the brain was analogous to a muscle--its faculties could be exercised and strengthened through education and self-help
-Also convinced that skull size was directly related to level of intelligence
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Date:
jan 1, 1776
jan 1, 1832
~ 56 years