274 ON THE HUMAN FACULTIES, 



flatness of the upper surface of the head, with a 

 corresponding diminution of the cerebral hemis- 

 pheres, and the much greater magnitude of the 

 face in proportion to the other parts of the 

 head, by which the latter is most satisfactorily 

 to be distinguished from the human species. 



But the subject is too comprehensive to em- 

 brace in one short view the whole of its interest- 

 ing particulars; and I fear as it is, we shall 

 have encroached too long on your patience in 

 the detail of those parts of it which we have 

 deemed to be of the greatest importance. 



As it seems intended, that the subordinate 

 animals should move in a limited sphere, and 

 that their enjoyments should be confined to their 

 physical necessities; it is has been ordained, that 

 their vision be chiefly directed to the objects 

 before them, which requiring little elevation for 

 attainment, an erect posture was not necessary 

 for the part which they had to act. 



But man, to whom the whole universe was to 

 be open to his observation, required an upright 

 attitude that he might survey the surrounding 

 objects above and below him, as suited his fancy, 

 or as the circumstances of his case should re- 

 quire. It is this commanding attitude which 

 endues him with so much influence over the 

 other parts of the creation ; and from its novelty, 

 and from the extensive action it admits, strikes 

 terror among, or commands the affection of other 



