Destructiveness (Phrenology)
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Destructiveness is a faculty from the discipline of phrenology.
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[edit] Definition
Destructiveness is the area of dynamic energy. Some authors call it Executive Energy. It stands for force, dynamism, fighting spirit (for any cause). It accumulates energy, basically for self-preservation. If untempered by the Moral faculties, which may direct its innate energy to higher aims, it will express itself in anger, violence, cruelty, vengeance.
[edit] Localisation
Destructiveness is located above the ears; if this faculty is strongly developed, the area above the ears will appear convex.
[edit] Interaction with other faculties
- Destructiveness + strong Self-esteem: brutal tyrant
- Destructiveness + strong Amativeness: sexual violence, dangerous moral conduct
- Destructiveness + strong Intellectual faculties: intensive thinking activity.
