Religion and science clash and converge in 19th century debate
A critique discusses the relationship between science and religion, arguing both advance under a guiding force and should aim for harmony. It reviews Dr Murphy’s mental science work, noting dryness and unclear definitions, and argues faith and reason must unite rather than oppose.
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Russia
Central Asia
Martineau
Murphy
Hough
A Call for Comparative Psychology in Religion Study
The speaker argues for a science of comparative psychology based on broad mental facts from all regions. He criticizes Dr. Murphy's inductive method and urges systematic collection, definition, and classification of mental data to defend against materialism, linking religion study to language and psychology.
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Reid
William Hamilton
Murphy
Hamilton
Murph
Dr. Murphy
Biographies in a Bright Short Form
A review lauds a compact biographies collection for vivid portraits of figures like Hugh Miller Faraday Perthes William Burns Walter Powell Brassey and Edward Denison. It praises concise analysis and background context showing how biographers illuminate time, character, and philanthropy.
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Hugh Miller
Faraday
Perthes
William Burns
China
George Cotton
Calcutta
Walter Powell
Brassey
Edward Denison
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