Word: objective
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Interpretation of Myths. - What is a myth? Euhemeristic theory. Comparison of myths. Hercules and Cacus. Max Muller's interpretation inadequate. Daphne. The Erinys. Primitive thought. Object-souls and indwelling spirits...
...this connection there are two points to be considered, viz. the object of these examinations, and the attainment of that object. As I understand it, their purpose is to test the accuracy and thoroughness of the student's work during the half-year, and upon their result to base his mark and relative standing in his class. To get a good mark, to stand well in his class, is the desire of every good student, and everything should be done by the College authorities to give him legitimate assistance. But does the present system of examinations give the student...
...subject, instead of investigating it by ourselves, we look about for some kindred spirits, to gather together and vote that the subject is worth investigation. This is particularly noticeable in college. Independent action is altogether out of fashion, while organizations exist for the furtherance of almost every-object that the mind of man can devise. And of these organizations I mean to speak...
...will excuse me for being so horribly methodical, I will divide them into four classes, of each of which I will speak separately. The first consists of societies which have some serious object in view, which may be roughly described as the pursuit of Cape Flyaway; the second of open societies, which are devoted to amusement; the third of clubs proper, where you can get wine and cigars and gossip of the most correct sort at the cheapest price; and the fourth of secret societies, of which the objects are unknown and the names are forbidden words...
...same trouble comes into many of our affairs. There is no definite object for which a man can work. Time was when it was something to row well. A place on the crew was a thing to excite the ambition of any man. Now, there is no object sufficient to bring out the best material for the boat. How, in fact, can a man distinguish himself here, - make a name that every one will acknowledge was worth making? He may lead his class, and no one but his few rivals will care at all. He may be stroke...