Word: research
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...income of 8600, has been established for two years under the following conditions: The incumbent must reside at the South End House, 6 Rollins street, Boston, and register as a student in the Graduate School. His work while in the School must be in the line of study and research on social questions. The appointment to the Fellowship must be made on the suggestion of the Department of Political Economy and of the Plummer Professor of Christian Morals; and the work of the incumbent must be carried on under the supervision of this Department and of the Plummer Professor. Preference...
...Theory of Knowledge, which is intended only for students who have had some previous training in elementary logic. Philosophy 1A will be conducted during the second half year by Dr. Miller, instead of by Prof. Royce. Assistant Professor Santayana will have charge of a new course in research devoted to the study of Aristotle's Metaphysics. The following courses in other departments have been added to the list of courses which may be counted for honors in Philosophy: Classical Philology 27 2--Aristotle; Greek 13 1--Plato; Latin 8 2 -- Lucretius; German 9 1--German Literature in the thirteenth...
From the standpoint of photographic research the collection is valuable as an evidence that difficulties resulting from exceptional brightness, cold, and altitude can be successfully overcome. This was done by the use of a specially constructed camera provided with a long focus lens and isochromatic plates. Perhaps the best example in the collection of photographic achievement is a panoramic view showing Clay, Jefferson, Adams, and Madison Mountains as seen from the summit of Mr. Washington...
...translation of the Talmud is well worth while From it, information is obtained in regard to astronomy and botany, and we see the extensive knowledge which the Jewish rabbis and philosophers must have had in regard to our more modern sciences. But by far the greatest result of this research has been the light it has thrown upon the writings of the New Testament. It is only by use of the Talmud that we are capable of understanding the New Testament, or can intelligently appreciate the later Biblical writings...
...that the analogy is a true one, but we have nevertheless lost sight of its application in modern times. The past century has been remarkable for research and achievements in every branch of science and art. At present, however, the trend of thought is turning, and the prospects were never brighter for a restoration of religion to its true place...