Physiognomy

Japanese: 観相学 - カンソウガク
Physiognomy
Physiognomy is a science that tries to judge a person's character, temperament, and talents from their facial features and expressions. It was founded by the Swiss Laverter in the 18th century, and has developed into the modern theory of constitution by the German psychologist Kretschmer.

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Japanese:
顔だちや表情から、その人の性格・気質、また才能を判定しようとする学問。18世紀、スイスのラバーターが基礎をつくり、現代ドイツの心理学者クレッチマーの体質の理論へと発展。人相学。

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