This is a modern version of an old belief in the ability to detect “character” from a person’s physical features (see, e.g., phrenology). It’s not an idle concern. There are subtle, and not so subtle, strains of racism.
- what is the logic behind this approach, and what is the biggest logical fallacy?
- why do people continue to believe that personality, attitudes, or character are revealed in a person’s physical features?
The document and only source that is to be referenced and used is attached as a pdf.