Word: phase
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...This phase of thought has its embodiment in Fichte. His was a life of bitter conflicts and higher aims. In early life he was a Spinozist, but the study of Kant brought about a change in him. He became Kant's follower and rose to fame. His doctrine, known as subjective idealism would be better classed as ethical idealism. The lecture closed with a discussion of Fichte's "Vocation...
Thus Kant and Spinoza are at almost opposite poles of reflection. Each stands for one phase of the higher thought of humanity...
...Another phase of the athletic question is discussed by Mr. L. McK. Garrison. He argues that to the system of intercollegiate leagues are due "the blocking of useful rules by smaller colleges, the retention of the 'assisted athlete' system, the vile wrangles in the public press, and jockey tricks of every description;"-and all for "the artificial and empty name" of championships. What Harvard wishes now is to play her "nearest neighbor and first rival," whether the arrangement "be called a 'league...
...first of the "Communications" treats of one phase of "Harvard's Growth in the West." The writer suggests as "one conspicuous cause" why "Harvard's influence in the west is not what it should be" that Harvard does not hold examinations in Denver. The second letter criticises English C and D. The writer shows some faults which have appeared, especially that much of the work is crowded into a few days. He suggests as a remedy that the courses should be divided into sections...
Three special reports will be required in History 17. The first will be the compilation of a complete list of authorities on some public character; the second will deal with the records of Congress, and the last, with some phase of the slavery conflict...