George Combe

George Combe was a 19th-century Scottish lawyer and scientist known for his work on phrenology, the study of the skull's bumps to assess personality and mental traits. He believed that the shape of a person's skull reflected their character and abilities, promoting the idea that traits like kindness or intelligence could be understood through physical features. While his ideas have been discredited as scientificly invalid today, Combe was influential in popularizing self-improvement and educational movements during his time. He also contributed to debates on criminal reform, emphasizing the impact of environment and education on character development.