University addresses : being addresses on subjects of academic study, delivered to the University of Glasgow / John Caird
1899, 2nd edition. Glasgow New York : J. MacLehose. Provenance: Irvine Royal Academy award label. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #405793
Physical description; 383 pp.; 21 cm. Contents; The unity of the sciences.--The progressiveness of the sciences.--Erasmus.--Galileo.--The scientific character of Bacon.--David Hume.--Bishop Butler and his theology.--The study of history.--The science of history.--The study of art.--The progressiveness of art.--The art of public speaking.--The personal element in teaching.--General and professional education. Subjects; University of Glasgow Sermons. Learning and scholarship. Professional education.
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