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The plurality of the human race

Note 174 — Chapter V

Hugh J. C. Beavan translation

See the table taken from the

Systema Naturæ

. We know that Linnæus had adopted the geographical classification of human races.

Homo Americanus. { Pertinæ, contentus, liber.

Regitur consuetudine.

” Europæus. { Levis, argutus, inventor.

Regitur ritibus.

” Asiaticus. { Severus, fastuosus, avarus,

Regitur opinionibus.

” Afer. { Vafer, segnis, negligens,

Regitur arbitrio.

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