In this scathing critique of Sir David Brewster's skepticism towards the scientific study of the human mind and personality, Hector Maclean defends the principles of phrenology and physiognomy with passion and conviction. With its engaging prose and cogent arguments, A Reply to Sir David Brewster's Strictures on Physiognomy and Phrenology is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of psychology and neuroscience.

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