All Items 54 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 54 Contributor 15 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 42 Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864 7 Amherst College 3 Whitman, Walt, 1819-1892 2 Amherst College. Athenian Society 1 Barton, Bruce, 1886-1967 1 Barton, Randall 1 Burns, Robert, 1759-1796 1 Burroughs, John, 1837-1921 1 Fowler, William Chauncey, 1793-1881 1 Homer 1 Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 1 Stewart, Dugald, 1753-1828 1 Terry, Emily Hitchcock, 1838-1921 1 Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 1 show more 10 show fewer Location 7 Amherst 42 Massachusetts 42 United States 4 Cape Cod (Mass.) 1 Chatham 1 France 1 New England 1 show more 2 show fewer Topic 20 College students' writings, American 42 Knowledge and learning 41 Ethics 9 Philosophy of mind 8 Phrenology 6 Religion 5 Archives 3 History 3 Life 3 Lord's Supper 3 Philosophy 3 Temperance and religion 3 Wine 3 Benevolence 2 Christian ethics 2 Christianity 2 Meteors 2 Superstition 2 Ambition 1 Apologetics 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 6 Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers 42 Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers 8 Amherst College Early History Collection 1 Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection 1 Manuscript Collection 1 Walt Whitman Collection 1 show more 1 show fewer Genre 9 Essays 54 Notes 5 Fragments 3 Tracts (documents) 3 Booklets 1 Galley proofs 1 Manuscripts 1 Orations 1 Pamphlets 1 show more 4 show fewer Sidney Brooks essay on man's religious nature Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay in which he argues that "man is naturally a religious being." Brooks claims that all people and cultures have some notions of accountability and immortality from systems of religious belief. Though Brooks calls Christianity the only true religion, he argues that this human tendency to have systems of religion, even if they are "false" and regardless of whether or not the people are "enlightened," is helpful for those interested in spreading the Gospel. This essay fragment is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks essay on man's religious nature Sidney Brooks essay on independence of mind Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay regarding "independence of mind" and the importance of exercising this principle and avoiding being overly influenced by public opinion. He compares independence of mind with "slavery of the mind" and concludes that man who is the most free is the one who "is a slave only to his conscience and to the laws and requirements of his Creator." This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks essay on independence of mind Independence of mind Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay regarding "independence of mind, as a principle of action" and the importance of exercising this principle and avoiding being overly influenced by public opinion, especially as a scholar. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Independence of mind Sidney Brooks writings on Cape Cod Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks writings on Cape Cod, world geography, the earth as a planetary body, and the solar system. A fragment included with the essay mentions a Centennial Celebration held at Barnstable. These writings are presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks writings on Cape Cod Sidney Brooks essay on principle of action Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay regarding "principle of action," reason, and the often opposing forces of natural propensities and the requirements of morality and religion. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks essay on principle of action Meteors Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay titled 'Meteors' about meteors and the history of meteorite falls, also called observed falls. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Meteors Phrenology Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay regarding phrenology. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Phrenology Sidney Brooks writings on phrenology Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks writings addressed to "Mr. President" in which Brooks writes regarding phrenology. These writings are presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks writings on phrenology Sidney Brooks essay on the influence of reading the Bible Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay in which he discusses the potential influence of exclusively reading the Bible in relation "to those various accomplishments which are generally south from other books." This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies in religion or the Bible at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks essay on the influence of reading the Bible Sidney Brooks writings on independence of mind, 1838 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks writings on "the love of approbation" and "independence of mind." Brooks argues that people should not seek praise from others, rather they should seek "honor that cometh from God only." These writings are presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks writings on independence of mind, 1838 Our beloved country Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay on the United States and its destiny including how long its government, level of happiness and prosperity, and institutions might continue. In writing on the topic, he also discusses the downfalls of previous nations and kingdoms. Brooks argues that the judgement of God will determine the destiny of the nation and discusses national sins along with redeeming influences such as a spirit of reformation. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Our beloved country Sidney Brooks essay regarding human nature and ambition Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay regarding human nature, ambition, and competition. Brooks writes that in the history of man, one can perceive a variety of motives that prompt actions and influence the conduct of man, most of which have their foundations in self-love and self-interest to the exclusion of others' rights and happiness. He argues that people should be happy when others are elevated rather than envious. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. An unattributed note in pencil on the item states "perhaps Sidney Brooks of 1839." Sidney Brooks essay regarding human nature and ambition Sidney Brooks essay on Homeridae and Rhapsodists Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay regarding Homeridae and Rhapsodists, including mentions of Homer, the Iliad, and the Odyssey. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies in classics at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks essay on Homeridae and Rhapsodists Sidney Brooks essay on the object of life Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay on the object or purpose of life, specifically human life. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks essay on the object of life Our beloved country Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay on the United States and its destiny including how long its government, level of happiness and prosperity, and institutions might continue. In writing on the topic, he also discusses the downfalls of previous nations and kingdoms. Brooks argues that the judgement of God will determine the destiny of the nation and discusses national sins along with redeeming influences such as a spirit of reformation. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Our beloved country Sidney Brooks writings on phrenology Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks writings addressed to "Mr. President" in which Brooks writes regarding phrenology. These writings are presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks writings on phrenology Sidney Brooks essay on student appointments and Christian morality Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay in which he argues that yes, "a Christian can consistently accept of an appointment in Amherst College." These writings are presumed to be related to Brooks' studies in intellectual and moral philosophy at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks essay on student appointments and Christian morality The object of life Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay on the object or purpose of life, specifically human life. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. The object of life Sidney Brooks essay on independence of mind Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks essay regarding "independence of mind" and the importance of exercising this principle and avoiding being overly influenced by public opinion. He concludes that a man is only truly free if he "is a slave only to his conscience and to the laws and requirements of God." This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks essay on independence of mind Sidney Brooks essay on an Athenian Society meeting Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Document in which Sidney Brooks writes regarding a meeting of the Athenian Society at Amherst College. Brooks discusses the arrival of society members and the proceedings of the meeting. In doing so, he offers critiques of orations and mentions several Society members who spoke at the meeting: Allen (Samuel H. Allen), Tenney (Francis V. Tenney), Tyler (Edward G. Tyler), Ely (Richard Ely), and Parker (Samuel J. Parker). Brooks also writes about Charles M. Atkinson and Jonathan Linnell killing a bug, describing the insect as a "Mr. Bug" of the "big bug class of gentry" who interrupted the meeting and broke several rules. Sidney Brooks essay on an Athenian Society meeting
