Word: belief
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...began by defining a few technical terms. In the first place we must consider as a hypothesis anything proposed to our belief. Option is the decision between two hypotheses...
...could do anything. But we cannot force ourselves to believe that other things are true. We cannot, whatever we do, bring ourselves to really believe that one dollar is one hundred dollars. We feel in cases of this kind that there must be some tendency to believe. Paschal advocated belief in God because, as he said, if the belief were true there was infinite gain; if false, the loss was nothing. On the other hand, scientists think that nothing should be believed until it is proved...
...believe many things without any rational reason. Our faith is usually faith in others'faith. Our belief in truth itself is of this nature. Our needs and volition may decide an option whenever it is a genuine option which cannot be decided on intellectual grounds...
...willing nature does influence us in our belief. But, remembering that in our dealings with nature we are not makers but recorders of truth, we should seek to avoid error and seek for truth. We must weigh reasons with an indifferent mind; for the best investigator is one who is impartial...
...outdoor exercise to men who are not able to play on any of the regular athletic teams. It furnishes a boat house and a very complete equipment of light, easy rowing boats and canoes. The house and its outfit was presented to the University by Mr. Weld with the belief that it would soon become, self-supporting. The gift cost Mr. Weld twenty thousand dollars, but he felt that it was worth it, as it would be a great addition to the athletic facilities of the University, and would give students a new and excellent form of exercise during...