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Man of Genius

Hosted by Cesare Lombroso · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 21 episodes

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21
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In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He presents his groundbreaking and provocative theory, suggesting that historys most creative and imaginative figures often exhibit what he calls atavistic symptoms—defects reminiscent of those seen in the mentally unwell. Drawing from a diverse array of sources, including autopsy reports, biographical studies, and the impact of environmental factors on creativity, Lombrosos findings are as compelling as they are controversial. This work can be viewed as a sequel to his earlier theories linking criminality to physical characteristics, often criticized as pseudoscience. However, while his claims are based on factual evidence, readers should remain mindful of his selective use of data and the lack of control groups. - Summary by Leon Harvey

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Cesare Lombroso hosts Man of Genius, a science show with 21 episodes published.

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021 - CHAPTER V Conclusions

Feb 9, 20266m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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020 - CHAPTER IV SANE MEN OF GENIUS Their unperceived defects Richelieu Sesostris Foscolo Michelangelo Dar

Feb 9, 202610m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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019 - CHAPTER III THE EPILEPTOID NATURE OF GENIUS Etiology Symptoms Confessions of men of genius The life

Feb 9, 202632m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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018 - CHAPTER II ANALOGY OF SANE TO INSANE GENIUS Want of character Pride Precocity Alcoholism Degenerativ

Feb 9, 202610m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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017 - PART IV SYNTHESIS THE DEGENERATIVE PSYCHOSIS OF GENIUS CHAPTER I Characteristics of Insane Men of Ge

Feb 9, 202629m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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016 - CHAPTER IV Part 3 POLITICAL AND RELIGIOS LUNATICS AND MATTOIDS San Juan de Dios Campanella Prosper E

Feb 9, 202645m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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015 - CHAPTER IV Part 2 POLITICAL AND RELIGIOS LUNATICS AND MATTOIDS Francis of Assisi Luther Savonarola C

Feb 9, 20261h 6m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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014 - CHAPTER IV Part 1 POLITICAL AND RELIGIOS LUNATICS AND MATTOIDS Part played by the insane in the prog

Feb 9, 202633m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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013 - CHAPTER III LITERARY AND ARTISTIC MATTOIDS Definition Physical and psychical characteristics Their l

Feb 9, 20261h 7m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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012 - CHAPTER II ART IN THE INSANE Geographical distribution Profession Influence of the special form of a

Feb 9, 202652m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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011 - PART 3 GENIUS IN THE INSANE CHAPTER I INSANE GENIUS IN LITERATURE Periodicals published in lunatic a

Feb 9, 202635m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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010 - CHAPTER V THE INFLUENCE OF CIVILIZATION AND OF OPPORTUNITY Large Towns Large Schools Accidents Miser

Feb 9, 202616m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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009 - CHAPTER IV THE INFLUENCE OF DISEASE ON GENIUS Spinal diseases Fevers Injuries to the head and their

Feb 9, 20263m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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008 - CHAPTER III THE INFLUENCE OF RACE AND HEREDITARY ON GENIUS AND INSANITY Race Insanity The influence

Feb 9, 202636m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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007 - CHAPTER II CLIMATIC INFLUENCES ON GENIUS Influence of great centres Race and hot climate The distrib

Feb 9, 202635m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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006 - PART 2 THE CAUSES OF GENIUS CHAPTER I METEROLOGICAL INFLUENCES OF GENIUS The influence of weather on

Feb 9, 202635m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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005 - CHAPTER IV GENIUS AND INSANITY Resemblance between genius and insanity Men and women of genius who h

Feb 9, 20261h 7m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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004 - CHAPTER III LATENT FORMS OF NEUROSIS AND INSANITY IN GENIUS Chorea and Epilepsy Melancholy Megaloman

Feb 9, 202658m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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003 - CHAPTER II GENIUS AND DEGENERATION The signs of degeneration Height Rickets Emaciation Physiognomy C

Feb 9, 20261h 12m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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002 - PART 1THE CHARACTERISTICS OF GENIUS CHAPTER 1 HISTORY OF THE PROBLEM Aristotle Plato Democritus Feli

Feb 9, 20268m0

In Man of Genius, renowned criminologist, anthropologist, and psychiatrist Dr. Lombroso delves into the intriguing notion that genius may be intertwined with degenerative traits, potentially bordering on insanity. He pre

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