All Items 60 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 60 Contributor 7 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 60 Homer 2 Amherst College 1 Amherst College. Athenian Society 1 Stewart, Dugald, 1753-1828 1 Wilberforce, William, 1759-1833 1 Xenophon 1 show more 2 show fewer Location 5 Amherst 60 Massachusetts 60 United States 4 Cape Cod (Mass.) 1 Chatham 1 Topic 20 College students' writings, American 60 Knowledge and learning 55 Ethics 9 Philosophy of mind 8 Phrenology 8 Philosophy 5 Life 3 Religion 3 Benevolence 2 Christian ethics 2 Christianity 2 Fiction 2 Literature and science 2 Meteors 2 Science fiction 2 Space flight 2 Superstition 2 Translations into English 2 Ambition 1 Astronomy 1 show more 15 show fewer Part Of 1 Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers 60 Genre 10 Essays 42 Notes 11 Fragments 5 Short stories 4 Booklets 2 Translations (documents) 2 Lectures 1 Orations (speeches) 1 Speeches (documents) 1 Summaries 1 show more 5 show fewer Subject 20 College students' writings, American – Massachusetts – Amherst 60 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 – Knowledge and learning 55 Ethics 9 Philosophy of mind 8 Phrenology 8 Philosophy 5 United States 4 Life 3 Religion 3 Benevolence 2 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 – Religion 2 Christian ethics 2 Christianity 2 Literature and science 2 Meteors 2 Science fiction 2 Space flight – Fiction 2 Superstition 2 Ambition 1 Amherst College – Societies, etc. 1 show more 15 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 explanations of metaphor, metonymy, and synecdoche Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks writing with definitions of metaphors, metonymies, and synecdoches. This document is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies in rhetoric at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks explanations of metaphor, metonymy, and synecdoche 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 coursework on rhetoric Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks coursework and notes pertaining to a book on rhetoric. These documents are presumed to be related to Brooks' studies in rhetoric at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks coursework on rhetoric 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 Sidney Brooks summary of Xenophon's "Memoribilia," Book 1, Chapter 4 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks writing regarding a chapter by Xenophon which provides an account of a conversation between Socrates and Aristodemus. It has been determined that the chapter referenced is Xenophon's Memoribilia, Book 1, Chapter 4. This document is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies in intellectual and moral philosophy at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks summary of Xenophon's "Memoribilia," Book 1, Chapter 4 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 Philosophical speculations, number 2 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks science fiction short story titled "Philosophical Speculations, No. 2." Brooks writes of a voyage from the earth to the moon using the power of repulsion. This document is presumed to be related to Brooks' studies at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Philosophical speculations, number 2 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
