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title: 'The Problem of the Philosophy of History: An Address Before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Yale College, July 27, 1853'
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authors:
- 'Henry Boynton Smith'
date: 1854-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Philosophy (General)'
- 'Theological Method'
- 'Apologetical Method'
scriptures:
- 'Ecclesiastes 1'
- 'Romans 8'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/smith-1854-the-problem-of-the-philosophy-of-history-an-address-before-the-phi-beta-kappa-society-of-yale-college-july-27-1853
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# The Problem of the Philosophy of History: An Address Before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Yale College, July 27, 1853

Henry B. Smith argues for an inductive, Christian-informed philosophy of history, treating history as a science to discern its laws and humanity's destiny.

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