Peter Roget: Science and Controversy

This chapter explores the myriad contributions of Peter Roget to physiology, psychology, and optics, emphasizing his progressive views on hearing and the critique of phrenology. It details his innovative research, including experiments with kaleidoscopes and significant conclusions about human perception. Furthermore, the chapter highlights Roget's legacy through his writings in the Encyclopedia Britannica and his posthumous influence on scientific discourse, particularly the Bridgewater Treatises.