Benevolence
Benevolence is a faculty from the discipline of Phrenology.
Definition
Benevolence characterises the true goodness of the mind, the unbiased kindness and altruism . It convers thought and regard for the welfare of other people, and finds expression in sympathy and kindly gentleness and compassion, with charitableness and disinterested love.
A weak Benevolence stands for little, if any, thought or regard for others, and a tendency to put the emphasis on self-interest.
Localisation
Benevolence is located in the upper part of the forehead. This part is very convex when Benevolence is strong; a slanted forehead often comes with a negative Benevolence.
Interaction with other faculties
- Negative Benevolence + positive Firmness: authoritarian personality without consideration and humanity.
- Negative Benevolence + positive Destructiveness: propensity for unkindness or cruelty in one form or another.
