Word: thoughts
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...first thought the action may appear a bit arbitrary, but we believe it has since the founding of the association been the custom to leave all matters requiring immediate action to the discretion of the directors and precedent is not lacking to justify their present position. The disturbances have almost invariably occurred on Thursdays, and it is to be expected that by removing the chief temptation, the misconduct will stop. If it does not, we suppose the directors will have to close the gallery altogether. We cannot see that the measure is "an insult to the well-behaved members...
...desire to confer with men who wish to make a special study of the history of the ancient nations, Greeks, Romans and Israelites, - and who intend to apply their knowledge practically in the solution of problems raised by the life and thought of today. It seems to me that an assocition might be formed on the following lines. First, every undergraduate should have an hour's conference every week with some instructor. These conferences could be devoted to talking over his work, and bringing to a focus his knowledge, that he might better direct his future study. I could take...
...fourth century fresh elements of thought began to appear with the belief in mysteries. Demeter, Dionysos and Zeus were thought to be connected with a future life. Purification or initiation was considered of vital importance in ensuring happiness for a future life. The impure or unitiated were supposed to suffer torments after death. The connection between body and soul changed during the fourth century. The soul and body had before been as one, but it now began to be understood that it was the soul alone that could have communion with the god. The soul must set itself free from...
...fifth century the influence of this doctrine on higher thought is most marked. Pindar, proclaiming transcendence of God, not only lays stress on retribution, but declares "we have somewhat in us like unto the immortals," thus feeling his way to a doctrine of spiritual fellowship...
With the period of Greek influence came the rise of Apocalyptic literature. It brought an element of the idea of eternity but did not work it out in a system of philosophy. The body was considered the seat of personality and hence it was thought that there could be no reward or penalty without the ultimate union of soul and body...