The Forgotten Man, and Other EssaysSumner, William Graham
Science
The Forgotten Man, and Other Essays
Sumner, William Graham
Economics; Social sciences
Unquestionably it is to the great philosophy which has now been
established by such ample induction in the experimental sciences, and
which offers to man such new command of all the relations of life, that
we must look for the establishment of the guiding lines in the study of
sociology. I can see no boundaries to the scope of the philosophy of
evolution. That philosophy is sure to embrace all the interests of man
on this earth. It will be one of its crowning triumphs to bring light
and order into the social problems which are of universal bearing on
all mankind. Mr. Spencer is breaking the path for us into this domain.
We stand eager to follow him into it, and we look upon his work on
sociology as a grand step in the history of science. When, therefore,
we express our earnest hope that Mr. Spencer may have health and
strength to bring his work to a speedy conclusion, we not only express
our personal respect and good-will for himself, but also our sympathy
with what, I doubt not, is the warmest wish of his own heart, and our
appreciation of his great services to true science and to the welfare
of mankind.
INTEGRITY IN EDUCATION[59]
In addressing you on the present occasion, I am naturally led to
speak of matters connected with education. We are met here amid
surroundings which, to the great majority of us, are unfamiliar, but
we are assembled in the atmosphere of our school days and under the
inspiration of school memories. Some of us are rapidly approaching, if
we have not already reached, the time when our interest in education
re-arises in behalf of the next generation. Many are engaged in the
work of teaching. Others have only just finished a stage in their
education. I therefore propose to speak for a few minutes about
integrity in education, believing that it is a subject of great
importance at the present time, and one which may justly command your
interest.
By integrity in education, I mean the opposite of all sensationalism
and humbug in education. I would include under it as objects to be
aimed at in education, not only the pursuit of genuine and accurate
information and wide knowledge of some technical branch of study, but
also real discipline in the use of mental powers, sterling character,
good manners, and high breeding.
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