330 THE LAWS OF ORGANIC 



CCCLXXXIV. The external form of the head 

 has of late years been much studied in the spirit 

 of experimental philosophy, and is now divided 

 into general and individual sections. General ob- 

 servations go far to support the correctness of the 

 first, viz. the division into those regions appropri- 

 ated to intellect, sentiments, and feelings. If these 

 principles (in their outline) be received as legiti- 

 mate conclusions, the seat of the passions becomes 

 as obvious as that of vision. 



CCCLXXXV. The opinions and actions of 

 the vulgar have a greater influence in controlling 

 the progress of philosophy than is generally im- 

 agined. It is almost impossible, however ta- 

 lented the mind, to investigate causes, and to 

 weigh effects, unbiassed by the many motives and 

 considerations which are borrowed, perhaps un- 

 consciously, from society. The truth of this 

 observation is illustrated in the manner in which 

 BICHAT has treated the seat of passions, believ- 

 ing them to belong to the different viscera. To 

 prove the soundness of his views, he could not 

 appeal to experiments, by which he, on other 

 occasions, has distinguished himself, and there- 

 fore was confined to reasoning, which is princi- 

 pally founded on the influence of emotions on 

 the action of the heart, and the expressions of 

 individuals under such circumstances. 



CCCLXXXVI. In fear, the countenance is 

 pale, the lips tremble, and the heart palpitates; but 



