Physiognomy Physiognomy Physiognomy (from the Greek φύσις "physis" meaning "nature" and "gnomon" meaning "judge" or "interpreter") is a practice of assessing a person's character or personality from their outer appearance—especially the face. It is often linked to racial and sexual stereotyping. The term can also refer to the general appearance of a person, object, or terrain without reference to its implied characteristics—as in the physiognomy of an individual plant (see plant life-form) or of a plant community (see vegetation). Credence of such study has varied. The practice was well accepted by the ancient Greek philosophers, but fell into disrepute in the
A Book of Human Language groove loops". In 2015, "Fact" placed it at number 24 on its list of the "100 Best Indie Hip-Hop Records of All Time". A Book of Human Language A Book of Human Language is a studio album by American rapper Aceyalone. It was released on Project Blowed in 1998. The album was entirely produced by Mumbles. Bill Cassel of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "Aceyalone wins major points for even trying to tackle weighty topics like life, death, time, and language." Brian Coleman of "CMJ New Music Monthly" called it "one of the most intelligent