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...greatest contribution, however, lies in his attitude towards the philosophers and philosophies about which he writes. Instead of presenting the theories and dogmas of a philosopher as he left them, M. Boutroux has attempted to give to each system an historical individuality, by tracing the distinctive traits of each tenet or theory as it developed in the mind of the philosopher. Everywhere he adds the personal touch of the man to his characterization of his works...
...introduction of the subject Mr. Adams takes the generally acknowledged tenet that the evil side of college life-however slight it may be-is much more quickly reported to the world than the positively good side. Making due allowance for this consideration how great are the influences in college life for good, and from evil? An intellectual education alone will not keep men from evil doing. The mere knowledge of iniquity will not be strong enough to keep a man from it. There are then, laying aside this purely intellectual consideration, two chief ways in which the moral strength...