Word: utopianizing
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Edward Weeks of The Atlantic Monthly fortnight ago finished compiling for the Institute of Arts & Sciences a list of the books U. S. readers have liked best in the last 60 years. Easy winner, with no second, is Rev. Charles Monroe Sheldon's In His Steps, a Utopian fantasy of what the world might be like if people lived literally according to Christ's teachings (TIME, Oct. 9). Published in 1899, it has sold 8,000,000* copies, four times as many as its nearest competitor. Because of a flaw in the copyright, Author Sheldon received no royalties...
...doing. Last year the net deficit to the University on the account of the Houses was something over $53,000; next year, it will be somewhat larger because of the reduction in rents. In view of this, a partial solution to the problem is obvious, if a trifle Utopian: those who can afford more than the maximum set down on their applications should signify that capability. The other side of the question, namely, that presented by the rooms in the upper price brackets, a number of which never have been filled, and are not filled now, is not so evident...
...courses in which the lectures fulfill a more worthy purchase. In such courses the lecturer, realizing that most of the material of the course is adequately presented in easily obtainable texts, devotes his remarks to the elucidation of more obscure facts and commentary upon debatable points. A Utopian course is, however, a rarity. English 52, as an example, stands out in pleasant contrast to the majority of courses in that department. The lectures, held only twice each week, are alleged to be of little importance in the mere answering of examination questions, but of ineffable value in providing the student...
...collection of Utopian literature recently given to the College Library by the Reverend F. G. Peabody, Plummer Professor of Christian Morals, Emeritus, is now on exhibition in the Treasure room of the library...
...ideal is almost impossible under a liberal educational method, since it would require in the first place a Utopian selection of students. Since there is a very human need of driving of some sort, definite educational standards are best for the majority of students; which, however, are not so rigid as to permit no leniency. In other words as far as actual practice goes, a fairly standardized system of requirement which prevents educational confusion and provides a spur, at the same time allowing exceptions in cases of special ability or needs, comes nearest to attaining the college ideal...