Word: socialism
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...lecture was upon the practical results of the previous discussions. The ideal of society is not the greatest happiness as a sum, but the greatest organization of society. But where do we find examples of our ideal? First, in the social organization that exist among the co-workers in natural science, where every man of them all is free, yet every man works as if the whole army of co-workers were under the orders of a single leader. A similarly ideal condition of organization is reached from time to time in the history of great movements, political or religious...
...should receive the hearty support of the class for the additional reason that it is given, to a certain extent, as a mark of respect and appreciation of the efforts of the junior crew in preparing for the class races. When we think how few are the opportunities for social meetings of the classes while in college, we feel sure that every man should consider it his duty as well as pleasure to attend a class dinner. Let all therefore put their names down who can, and thus encourage others to follow their example...
...beginning his lecture last evening Dr. Royce announced as the subject of the course the discussion of the ethical bearing of certain recent social movements. In the introduction a brief sketch was given of the recent tendency to what might generally be called a return to socialism in the political life of England, of some continental countries, and to a less degree, of our own country. Then it was pointed out that this tendency means not merely a political movement, but also to some extent the growth of a moral ideal which gives a stronger life to the movement...
...short time ago had for their motto "Ni dieu ni maitre," and their speeches showed that it was appropriate. They serve neither God nor man and know no master. Only education can reach them. They seem to be at the bottom of society and the distance is great. Social influences will affect them first of all. Social organizations, having for standards educational advantages more or less complete, will supplement the work of schools and colleges. The University Club has set the example, and know one can tell how far the liven will work...
...receive a salary of more than $4,000. These are facts that ought to be known, and they show a state of things that ought to be remedied. It is not right that gentleman engaged in one of the highest of human callings should be deprived of the ordinary social advantages which men of their culture and learning are justly entitled...