Word: moral
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...essential feature of Ruskin's philosophy of art is the affirmation of the influence upon art of moral conditions and the reaction of art itself on moral character. That moral conditions influence the arts is a proposition little doubted now. That the duty of the fine arts is to perfect the morality or ethical state of men is a proposition, however, that has laid Ruskin open to much criticism. History shows that Ruskin was probably mistaken in this respect. Ruskin's philosophy of art in "Modern Painters," will in the main, however, be found entirely sound though overstatements, and even...
...lively, pleasing story of the usual "storiette" type. "Pipe No. 29," by H. W. Bynner' 02, depicts vividly the Chinese character, but leaves a bad taste in the mouth. "The Rendezvous," by E. B. Ahlborn '02, is a commonplace story with an obvious and unnecessarily pointed moral. "In the Elk Fields," by J. C. G. is a vivid bit of life-like description. The color is good and the writer happily does not attempt anything beyond him in word-painting. Of the two pieces of verse, the sonnet "To a Wilderness," by F. R. Dickinson' 03, attempts rather too much...
Close consideration of the matter shows that the good man and the devout man are the same in many particulars. We may even say with much reason that the whole substance of morality is religion; yet it is easier to see the truth of this than the cause of it. The secret is this: moral obligations, unlike others, are universal and unlimited; and hence we cannot help feeling the close connection, almost the coincidence, of our moral selves with a higher being that oversees these obligations...
...there, in like manner, moral implications to religion? This question may best be answered by considering for a moment the fear that forms an essential part of all religions, whether crude or highly developed. This fear of God grows upon us when we are weak, and by its influence we are led to see His power, and to take it into account in our daily life. In other words, it is the beginning of moral wisdom, and here again we find a close connection between the moral and the religious fields...
...include Porto Rico within our customs boundary is economically advantageous to the island; it fulfills our national moral obligations, and it is politically wise in that it upholds the highest spirit of American institutions, of American civilization, and of American governmental ideals...