All Items 2 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 2 Contributor 2 Amherst College 1 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 1 Location 2 Amherst 2 Massachusetts 2 Topic 7 College students' writings, American 1 Commencement ceremonies 1 History 1 Knowledge and learning 1 Philosophy 1 Religion 1 Speeches, addresses, etc., Greek 1 show more 2 show fewer Part Of 2 Amherst College Early History Manuscripts and Pamphlets Collection 1 Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers 1 Genre 1 Orations (speeches) 2 The proper study of mankind is man Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks oration regarding the nature of man, especially in regards to spirituality. Brooks argues that the fundamental doctrines of religion are an inherent part of human nature. This essay is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. The proper study of mankind is man Greek oration, 1820-1843 Amherst College An unattributed document in Greek concerning Platonic philosophy. The document is possibly an oration given at a Commencement ceremony as there is an unattributed annotation in pencil on the item stating "Greek Com. Orat." Greek oration, 1820-1843
