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...scientific method as ordinarily defined: Exact observation, careful experiment, rational hypothesis and verification. I took pains to read Dr. Abbott's pamphlet on "Scientific Philosophy" to ascertain what he means by the method which he advocates; and I find that he is especially desirous that philosophy shall adopt the realistic hypothesis, and believe in the objectivity of relations. In his article in the Monthly he implies that any sort of idealistic philosophy is incompatible with the recognition of objective relations. Now I have no doubt that all of the young men of Harvard whom the author addressed especially, have hitherto...
...class of '88, here assembled in our last business meeting, earnestly desire to record our opinion in regard to certain questions which, in our judgment, closely effect the welfare of the college, and we do, therefore, adopt the following resolutions...
...judges. Mr. Page and Mr. Knowles certainly spoke in a manner worthy of the recognition which they received. To compare the speaking of last evening with that of last year would be difficult and without reason. Each contest posseses its peculiarities and will, so long as the speakers adopt entirely different methods. But one thing certainly is evident, - that polish is not deemed equivalent to intelligent interpretation...
...local affair although the prevailing influence here may come from the shores of Massachusetts Bay. Hence if they have any spite to vent upon this section of the country a much better way of doing it is open to them than the unconsidered one which they have chosen to adopt...
...Harvard cup, it was decided to have a standard for it to be inscribed suitably for each new winner during the time of tour. Inter-Collegiate records are to stand alone as records in future. An offer of the Manhattan Athletic Club grounds was considered, and will probably be adopted by the executive committee. The last Saturday in May was selected for the annual games of the association. Messrs. Faries and Mapes were elected as delegates to the National Association of Amateur Athletics. It was decided to adopt the rules of the national association so far as they...