Word: minds
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...work is done conscientiously. But as the matter now stands, the student is obliged to write about six lines on such topics as the following, sentences, figures, clearness, and vocabulary. In these six lines he is supposed to state exhaustively the ideas these different headings convey to his mind when applied to the theme. As minor grievance, he has to write on unglazed paper. Now no man can say in a clear manner what he honestly thinks of a theme, when he is forced to express himself in such a cramped manner, and in such purely orbitrary spaces...
Thoughts of some dire calamity at once seized every mind, and more than one dignified senior was about to hurry for the scene of an imagined disaster, when, as a flash from the dying embers of the enthusiastic fire of his freshman days, came this happy thought, and his heart was put at rest. It was Thursday noon and these were freshmen eager for their fill of chemistry and fireworks...
...should be upon his own authority, and his statement ought to carry with it only the weight of that authority. The writer of the editorial in question does "conscientiously" deny many of the "facts stated," and declares them to have been the offspring of an ignorant or a prejudiced mind. As for conclusions, he who runs may read. We trust that the writer's Elijah-like horror at the "tabooing" of the discussion of morning prayers since the last glorious but fatal prayer petition will wear off with his increasing years. It is high time that some reply, however inadequate...
...Character of Political Economy as a Study" is the second chapter. The qualities of mind necessary for a successful pursuance of the science are considered at some length. An appreciation of facts such as a practical business man possesses and a power to ascertain the governing laws, are the two qualities most needed in an economist. So widely different are these two qualifications that few men possess them, and for that reason we have few men who are really great in this science. Adam Smith, a man by training and profession devoted to the study of abstract and metaphysical subjects...
...chapter on the "Disciplinary Power of Political Economy," Professor Laughlin has given a very clear and concise statement of the effect of this study upon the development of the mind. Exactness, clearness, and directness of statement are cultivated. The imagination, too, plays an important part. The logical powers are vigorously exercised, no loose thinking is tolerated. The next chapter on the "Relations of Political Economy to the Law, the Ministry, and Journalism," is very interesting reading. Every student who intends entering one of these professions should read the chapter carefully before deciding upon the studies of his college course...