All Items 3 Collection 1 Archives & Special Collections 3 Contributor 1 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 3 Location 2 Amherst 3 Massachusetts 3 Topic 5 College students' writings, American 3 Knowledge and learning 3 Religion 3 Christianity 2 Philosophy 1 Part Of 1 Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers 3 Genre 3 Essays 1 Notes 1 Orations (speeches) 1 Subject 6 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 – Knowledge and learning 3 College students' writings, American – Massachusetts – Amherst 3 Religion 3 Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 – Religion 2 Christianity 2 Philosophy 1 show more 1 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 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 Sidney Brooks coursework on rhetoric Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 Sidney Brooks coursework and notes pertaining to a book on rhetoric. On the back page of one set of notes is a list of three people under a heading of "Tardy" and the back page of another set of notes is addressed to Miss Sarah G. Brooks (Sarah Godfrey Brooks) in Cambridgeport. These documents are presumed to be related to Brooks' studies in rhetoric at Phillips Academy or Amherst College. Sidney Brooks coursework on rhetoric
