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The free elective system is not merely an evolution, as the affirmative will maintain; it is a revolution. And against it stands the weight of opinion held by the majority of eminent educators of the day. The tendency of American colleges, beginning with the University of Indiana in 1888, and...
The American Ornithologists' Union, founded in 1883, was an outgrowth of the "Nuttall Ornithological Club of Cambridge," so named in honor of Thomas Nuttall '26, who was once professor of natural history in the University. Since that time the organization has grown rapidly and has fulfilled its purpose of bringing...
Rev. Henry Van Dyke, D.D., of Princeton, preached last night in Appleton Chapel. His text was: "For he endured as seeing Him who is invisible." This statement, said Dr. Van Dyke, is a record of the victory of the seventh sense. Besides the ordinary five senses, and common sense, which...
Until recent times, Mr. Bryce said, the a priori method of studying political science has been used by the world's most eminent thinkers. This method starts with preconceived ideas as a basis for investigating political phenomena. Machiavelli was the first to approach the subject in the modern way--first...
Masses of men show human nature as well as individuals. They like to be led. Leadership means thought, courage and energy. It saves trouble to be led. Varying with the community, the majority of mankind, lack initiative, and are fascinated by a strong will. One of the dangers of democracy...