Sidney Brooks essay on independence of mind
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| Creator | Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 |
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| Title | Sidney Brooks essay on independence of mind |
| Dates | 1834-1841 |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Notes | This item is undated. The date range provided is that of Brooks' attendance at Phillips Academy and then Amherst College. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages) ; 26 x 21 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Genre | Essays |
| Subject | Brooks, Sidney, 1813-1887 – Knowledge and learning |
| Subject | Ethics |
| Subject | Philosophy of mind |
| Subject | College students' writings, American – Massachusetts – Amherst |
| Part of | Sidney Brooks (AC 1841) Papers |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 1 Folder 14 |
| Rights | No Copyright - United States |