The Autobiographical Ana of Robley Dunglison, M. D.

Phineas among the phrenologists: the American crowbar case and nineteenth-century theories of cerebral localization

“…25 In 1816 Dr. J. G. Spurzheim, phrenology's cofounder and future apostle to the New World, arrived in Edinburgh to promote his new doctrine in person. In age, social and academic standing, and in his liberal political leanings, 92 Dunglison closely resembled the typical early 19th-century Edinburgh phrenological convert. In age, social and academic standing, and in his liberal political leanings, 92 Dunglison closely resembled the typical early 19th-century Edinburgh phrenological convert.…”

“…53 Fully 60% of the 34 pages on "Physiology of the intellectual and moral faculties" in Dunglison's Human Physiology (1832 edition) were devoted to a discussion of phrenological theory. 92 Overall, his attitude seems to have been one of cautious interest, rather than of partisanship either for or against phrenology's doctrines. 4).…”

“…His reasons for choosing JMC over the closer schools in Boston are unknown, but perhaps he was swayed by the reputation of the new JMC faculty; the famous "Faculty of '41." 92 Dunglison's physiology lectures at JMC, which would have formed Harlow's main knowledge base on the functions of the brain, have vanished without trace. 112 Most relevant to Gage's case, however, would be Harlow's recollections from classes in physiology (Prof. Robley Dunglison), anatomy (Prof. Joseph Pancoast), and surgery (Prof. Thomas D. Mütter).…”