The Emotions
James McCosh's The Emotions analyzes emotions as four elements—appetences, ideas (phantasms), conscious excitement, and organic affection—and classifies emotional types and aesthetics.
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The Emotions
Notes on Psychology from Lectures Given by James McCosh, D.D., LL.D.
James McCosh lecture notes on psychology advocating the inductive method. Discusses the nature of mind, faculties, introspection, and argues against materialism.
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Herbert Spencer’s “Data of Ethics”
Critique of Herbert Spencer’s Data of Ethics: argues evolutionary 'development' cannot adequately ground morality or explain consciousness, urging a divine basis for ethics.
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Confession of an Agnostic
A first-person 1879 confession of agnosticism describing how Darwin, Spencer and modern science undermined traditional faith. The author recounts struggles over God, soul, and belief.
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Theologians of the Day — Joseph Cook
Defends the historic, Christ-centered faith against modern skepticism and evolution. Praises Joseph Cook as an effective apologist confronting unbelief through public lectures.
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Agnosticism as Developed in Huxley’s Hume
James McCosh critiques Huxley's agnosticism and Humean skepticism, defending metaphysics, intuition, and the mind's capacity to know real objects beyond mere impressions.
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Law and Design in Nature
Examines the clash between scientific and theological views on law versus design in nature—whether natural phenomena follow solely antecedent causes or indicate design/divine action.
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Final Cause, M. Janet, and Professor Newcomb
Argues for final causes (teleology) against scientific reductionism, critiques Tyndall/Huxley/Newcomb, tracing Aristotle and Bacon to defend design and providence in nature.
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A Criticism of the Critical Philosophy: A Reply to Professor Mahaffy
Critiques Kant's Critical Philosophy, defending inductive metaphysics and intuitive principles. Urges empirical observation and self-evident truths against Kantian skepticism.
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An Advertisement for a New Religion. By an Evolutionist
1878 essay arguing modern science and philosophy undermine traditional Christianity, yet human religious instincts persist and spawn new forms of belief.
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The Propriety of Acknowledging the Lord in All of Our Ways: The Baccalaureate Sermon Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 16th, 1878
Baccalaureate sermon urging young people to acknowledge God in all decisions: purify the heart, seek conversion, and trust God's providence to direct their paths.
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Discipline in American Colleges
Examines discipline in American colleges, comparing German, English, Scottish and Irish models. Argues for balanced moral and religious oversight by faculties rather than harsh or lax measures.
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Contemporary Philosophy: Mind and Brain
Review of contemporary physiological psychology debating mind–brain relations. Surveys Carpenter and Ferrier, critiques materialism, and discusses localization of sensation in cerebral centers.
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Contemporary Philosophy: Historical
Survey of contemporary historical philosophy critiquing German idealism, Schopenhauer and Hartmann. Warns against exclusive historico-critical and materialist methods.
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Course of Study in Princeton College: A Report by the President to the Board of Trustees of the College of New Jersey, November 8, 1877
1877 report by Princeton's president detailing the college curriculum, entrance requirements, division of studies, electives, prizes, fellowships, and postgraduate plans.
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Dr. M’Cosh on American Preaching
Contrasts shallow professions of faith (Orpah) with Ruth-like costly, persistent cleaving to Christ; urges daily obedience and perseverance after revivals, with Presbytery reports.
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Broad Churchism in Scotland
Critique of Broad Churchism in 1877 Scotland: argues it undermines Scripture, miracles, and the atonement; urges honest adherence to confessions or formation of a separate church.
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Elements Involved in Emotions
Mind (1877) excerpts on infant mental development and emotions, outlining four elements: appetence (affection), idea, conscious feeling, and organic (nervous) response.
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