“A lucid exposition of the fundamental principles of the Epicurean, Stoic, Platonic, Aristotelean, and Christian philosophies.... The book is made up of extracts from the founders of each system, together with quotations from modern writers on the subject, as well as scholarly comments on both by President Hyde.”—R. of Rs.
| Atlan. 95: 704. My. ‘05. 410w. |
“An extremely interesting presentation of old principles in a new setting, together with keen suggestions of their modern exponents, tend to convince the reader that Mr. Hyde himself is far from lacking in certain principles of personality.”
| + + | Dial. 38: 202. Mr. 16, ‘05. 220w. |
“Here discourses on ethics and philosophy in a familiar and breezy sort of way.”
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| * | Ind. 59: 1161. N. 16, ‘05. 30w. |
“The book is hortatory and not historical. The only serious criticism to be made on the book is the order of the chapters.”
| + — | Nation. 80: 212. Mr. 16, ‘05. 460w. |
“The book fulfills its purpose admirably. The author has a firm grasp on the fundamental principles of the systems which he discusses and, in addition, a remarkable insight into the practical merits of the different theories. He writes forcibly and with an abundance of illustration. For general reading the book is interesting, suggestive, and helpful.” H. W. Wright.
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