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| Title: | Arab physiognomy and the Kitab-al-firasa |
| Author: | Mourad, Y. |
| Abstract: |
An historical account of physiognomy as found in ancient and medieval Greek and Arab writings is presented. Physiognomy was used to judge the character of slaves to be purchased. The Arab concept of firasa which means insight enabling one to judge others
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| Journal: | Oxford, England: Geuthner, 1939. 162 pp. |