Word: imperfection
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Observation is the first of our faculties. The phenomena of philosophy are first observed, then arranged and systematized by the analytical and synthetical faculties; and thus we attain the unity which must pervade the phenomena of philosophy. This unity is at first imperfect, but we are gradually working toward a complete and harmonious concord...
...should be extended by law. (a) It is now imperfect on account of its limited application-Nation, vol. 1, p. 108. (b) Rigor of stature necessary to check greed of office seekers. (c) Extension by executive regulation is insufficient. (e. g. Railway Mail and Census)-Address by G. W. Curtis, American Journal of Soc. Science...
...CRIMSON to present a complete record of the college year, and this object can be attained only by the publication of some already well known news. That it is our painful duty at this time to chronicle more defeats than victories is no excuse for leaving an imperfect record...
...extremely difficult to keep the present large stock of books on hand as the stock depreciates reapidly, and with present imperfect system of getting information about the number of books to be used, (implying a chance of oversupply or a lack of sufficient copies for the students of any course) the risk in this department is very great. Few are aware of the extent to which the best books now published have been offered all this year...
...extremely difficult to keep the present large stock of books on hand as the stock depreciates rapidly, and with present imperfect system of getting information about the number of books to be used, (implying a chance of oversupply or a lack of sufficient copies for the students of any course) the risk in this department is very great. Few are aware of the extent to which the best books now published have been offered all this year...