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The Spleen and Mind in British Character and Reason
The text argues minds vary by humors and spleen influenced temperament. It links genius and vivacity to a moderate spleen, critiques mechanical brain explanations, notes national differences in bearing and humor, and warns against moral excesses from distorted physiology. It cites Dr Millis and colonial temperament, concludes healthful constitution underlies sane virtue.
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