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...that both sides of the question as to the utility of a classical education have been so ably set forth by President Porter and Charles Francis Adams, it is both interesting and important to note the opinions of a leading English scholar, Rev. Frederick W. Farrar, on the same point. Especially is this so since it has been claimed that the 'American standard of classical Knowledge is low and that we must go where the system has been more faithfully tried for the highest evidence of its advantages.' There could be no better field from which to gain this evidence...
...Greek Question," maintaining the position that while the sciences are of the greatest importance, there is so much good in the classics that they should not be neglected. The editor also reviews President Porter's reply to Mr. Adams on the subject, quoting President Barnard, Professor Blackie and Dr. Farrar...