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 IN KAVOIIK OF 
 
 JAMD,^ ^E)TH, M, A„ E)din„ 
 
 Afunro Professor of Metaphysics and Ethics in Dalhousie College 
 
 and Unn rsity, Halifax, X. S.; Formerly Assistant to the 
 
 Professor of Loj,nc and Metaphysics in the University 
 
 of lidinburgh, 
 
 CANDIDATE FOR THE CHAIR OF 
 
 IN THE 
 
 UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO. 
 
CONTENTS. 
 
 II. 
 
 III. 
 
 IV. 
 
 VI. 
 
 VII. 
 
 Lktter of Application y 
 
 Tkjtihonials : 
 
 From A. Campbell Praser, D.C.L., Oxen., LL.D., Glasg., 
 ProrexKor of Logic and MetaphynicH, and Dfan of the 
 Faculty of Artn, in the Univemity of Edinburgh ; Editor 
 of Berkeley' I Workn/or the Clarendon Press, Ac. . 11 
 
 From the Rev. Henry Calderwooo, LL.D., Pro/eaaor of 
 Moral Philosophy in the Univernity of Edinlmrgh ; AiUhor 
 of " The PhiioHophy oj the Infinite," " The Helatiom of 
 Mind and Brain," " Handbook of Moral Philonophy," 
 ^■' 13 
 
 From J. Hutchison Stirling, LL.D., Gifford Lecturer 
 on Natural Theology in the University of Edinburgh, and 
 Foreign Member of the Philosophicul Society of Berlin ; 
 Author oj " The Secret of Hegel," " Text-book to Kant," 
 " The PhiloHophy of Law," d:c 14 
 
 From S. S. Laurie, LL.D., Profennor of the Theory, History, 
 and Practice of Education in the University of Edinburgh; 
 Author of " Metaphysica Nova et Vetttsta," " Ethica, 
 or the Ethics of Reason." <ftc jg 
 
 From G. Groom Robertson, LL,D., Orote Professor of 
 Philosophy of Mind and Logic in University College, 
 London ; Editor of" Mind, A Quarterly Journal of Psy- 
 chology and Philosophy " yj 
 
 From Robert Adamson, LL.D., Professor of Logic in the 
 Owens College, Victoria Unimrsity, ManchesUr ; Author 
 of " The Philosophy of Kant," <te 13 
 
 From William R. Sorlet, M.A., Edin. and Cantab., 
 
 Professor of Logic and Philosophy in the University College 
 of South Wales and Monmouthshire ; foi-marly Fellow of 
 Trinity College, Cambridge, and Examiner in Philosophy in 
 the University of Edinburgh; Author qf " The Eihits of 
 Naturalism. " on 
 
Iv 
 
 CONTENTS. 
 
 22 
 
 X. From Andrkw Skth M A pij n . 
 
 ••m ,u„l rtrnmUlly," i-e "'"••'I'/'!), IUi,,l,„„. 
 
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 XI. Fro,n M- K,„...c,„„ (,,„,,„„ ,„,„,„„„„^ ,„^_^^^ ^ 
 
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 a»a th. AVA.ro V ;f" ' -^ ^^^"^ ^^ " AV"./'«« AVA.« 
 0/ Darwinhm." t'thical Import 
 
 25 
 
 AIII. /Vom M? Rev. D. Mavukv I> n ^i* t , 
 
 Moderator of the GnTr'l T n '^"'"'' ^ «• ^^• 
 
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 XV. /Vom <A« Rev John CukRrif n n d ^ 
 
 ^.•W««^ Literature T2 P ; '^'■''■^''*'""' "-^ ^«*'-««' ««rf 
 
 29 
 
 XVI. -f'rom <A« Rev. Allan PoLLoK DD />,../• 
 
 „„,/ "^^*'";"' "-^'^^ Presbyterian College, HaHfux V <? 
 
 32 
 
 XVIII. Fr»m tht Rev. E. M. Sa,;.vder« M A D D *• ;, . 
 
 ^^-^e of Acadia College, ^m^' N^ ^'"'"' ""^ ''' „ 
 
CONTENTS. 
 
 23 
 24 
 
 XIX. 
 
 XX 
 
 XXI. 
 
 XXII. 
 
 run 
 tromtht Hev. John Fokrbst, IXD., Pit»iiUnt, and Munro 
 ProfrxHor of Hiitoty and Political Economy, in Dalhoiuit 
 ColUijf and Univfrsity, Halifax, X. S 34 
 
 From the Rkv. William Lyall, LLI)., Mi^fiill, F R.S.C., 
 ProlfHHor of Loijic and Piycho/of/y in Dalhomit College and 
 Uniwrtity, Halifax, X. S. ; Author oj '^ The Inttlleet, 
 the Emotionx, and the. Moral Naturt." 35 
 
 From W.J. Alkxandkr. U.A.. Lou.]., Ph.D.. Johns nopklnn, 
 Proft»tor-thct of Fill/Huh in Umversily CoUeije, Toronto ; 
 and formerly Munro Projewor of Engti/th Language and 
 LilenUure in Dalhomie College and Cnivemity, Halifax, 
 ^•••^ 38 
 
 From J. (J. MAcGKEfjoK, M.A., D..S0., Kdin., F.R.S.S.E. 
 and C, Munro Profeit»or of Phynicn, and Secretary of the 
 Faculty of Arts, in Dalhousie Collegr and Uvivernity, 
 Halifax, N. S, 33 
 
TO THE MINISTER OF EDUCATION 
 
 roB 
 
 She gvowlucc of CDutiivlo. 
 
 Sir, 
 
 I BEO respectfully to offer myself as a candidate for the 
 Chair of Logic and Metaphysics in the University of 
 Toronto. 
 
 I was born at Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1860. On com- 
 pleting my school course at George Watson's College in 
 that city, I matriculated, in 1876, in the University of 
 Edinburgh ; where, for the sake of the special advantages 
 offered in Mental Philosophy, I supplemented the usual 
 curriculum of undergraduate study by a special course in 
 that department, obtaining the Degree of Master of Arts, 
 with First Chiss Honours in Philosophy, in April, IHSI. 
 
 After graduation, I continued my academic studies in 
 Germany, where I .spent two .semesters, at the Universities 
 of Leipsig and Jena respectively. 
 
 During my undergraduate course at Edinburgh Univer- 
 sity, I gained, among other honours, the First Medal and 
 Prize in the Class of Moral Philosophy, a Medal for the 
 special study of Kant, and the First Medal and Bruce of 
 Grangehill and Falkland's Prize in the Advanced Class 
 of Metaphy.sics. After graduation I obtained, in December 
 1881. the J. E. Baxter Scholarship in Philosophy, open to 
 graduates of the University of Edinburgh, of not more than 
 three years' standing ; and, in the following autumn, the 
 Ferguson Scholarship in Philo.sophy, open to graduates of all 
 the Scottish Universities, of not more than two years' 
 
s 
 
 vJ" 'd**'; ' "'"" "PPointed Assistant to Dr. CamDbell 
 It L '^'''"''"'■8 '•-" P'»i'i«n whici, I held f„,. two yearl 
 
 0«nr„Pl,loT'''.''' """ '' *° '»">^'' on Greek and 
 i"! iiunouiv In the summer sess on of i«s^ 
 
 Scotland, where I completed We regular four vear,T 
 prepara^ to the .Inlstr, o, .hat"churo/:i -clT:: 
 
 At the close of my Theological Course in ISSfi T 
 , pointed. i„ succession to Dr? Schurman ' ow o, Corln 
 
 university, which I have occupied durinrr ^h^ ^ ^ ^i 
 years, and in which I have L coSrat a^dit ^J 
 experience a.s a teacher of Philosophy. "tKHHonal 
 
 Besides assisting Professor Calderwood in the preoar^ 
 
 re-wntten, of Flemmg's VocabiUary of Phitoa^k,, tZ 
 wUh I wrote several original articles. I hav cJributrd 
 oil/,«,; occasional papers on phil„.,ophicl subjects The 
 latest or these ,s an article on the " Evolution of Moralil" 
 of which. w„h iny Inaugural Lecture at DalhousrColeg; 
 I enclose a copy for your perusal. ^-Ollege, 
 
 In support of my present application, I beg to submit 
 
 tl:Z::m r'""l '^t'""-™^ testimonials bearrng 
 on my qualifications for the Professorship now vacant in 
 
9 
 
 the University of Toronto. Should I have the honour to 
 be appointed, I would strive faithfully to discharge, to the 
 best of my ability, its responsible and important duties. 
 
 I have the honour to be, 
 Sir, 
 Your obedient servant, 
 
 JAMES SETH. 
 
 Dalhousie College and University, \ 
 Halifax, N. S.,/tt/j/ 23rd, 1889. J 
 
^kst:^imonials. 
 
 I. 
 
 From A. Campbell Fraser, D.C.L., Oxon., LL.D., Glasg., 
 Professor of Logic and Metaphysics, and Dean of the Faculty 
 of Arts, in the University of Edinburgh; Editor of Berkeley's 
 Works for the Clarendon Press, &*€. ^'' 
 
 University of Edinbukoh, 
 Ut July, 1889. 
 
 When Professor James Seth left this country for the 
 Chair which he now occupies in Halifax, he had already 
 taken the foremost place in Philosophy among those of his 
 own age in Scotland. As a student in this University he 
 had gained the highest distinctions, and at the close of his 
 curriculum, in April l8Sl,he received the Degree of Master 
 of Arts wifh Honours of the First Class in Philosophy. 
 In due course thereafter, he obtained the Ferguson Scholar- 
 ship—the highest philosophical honour of the kind in the 
 Scottish Universities, while he added to his academical 
 experience by residence during two summers at the 
 Universities of Leipsic and Jena. 
 
 For several years Mr. Seth was my valued Assistant, 
 in succession to his brother, who is now Professor of Logic 
 and Metaphysics in the University of St. Andrews. \n 
 this office he taught Logic and Psychology to large classes, 
 besides reading Metaphysics and History of Philosophy 
 with the more advanced— in all which he secured in a 
 remarkable degree the affection and respect of all con- 
 cerned. 
 
 The confidence with which I reconunended Mr. Seth 
 to the authorities of Dalhousie College, more than two 
 
IS 
 
 years ago. is more than confirmed by what he has done 
 smce. His published writings in Philosophy have already 
 made his name favourably known in this country and 
 abroad; while the many reports which have reached me 
 a^l agree that he has achieved the expected success in 
 Halifax. 
 
 Accordingly I now cordially and confidently recommend 
 Professor Seth to the patrons of the vacant Chair of 
 Metaphysics an(. Ethics at Toronto as one who is able 
 signally to advance the interests of the University, as a 
 teacher and as an administrator too; while, by authorship 
 and otherwise. I believe that he will promote Philosophy 
 in America with candour, comprehensive wisdom, and 
 insight, as well as in constant sympathy with the chief end 
 of man. 
 
 A. CAMPBELL FRASER, D.G.L..LL.D., 
 Projmor'of Logic and Metaphysics, and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, 
 in the University of Edinburgh. 
 
18 
 
 II. 
 
 From the Rev. Henry Calderwood. LL.D., Professor of Moral 
 Phtlosopky t„ the University of Edinburgh; Author of «« The 
 Phtlosophyofthelnfiniter ' The Relations of Mind and Brain," 
 Hand-book of Moral Philosophy," &*c. 
 
 UnIVKRSITT op EDINBrROH, 
 
 July Snd, 1889. 
 
 Professor James Seth. M. A.. Dalhousie Collecre Nova 
 bcotia, informs mo that he is a candidate for the Chair of 
 Mental Philosophy in the University of Toronto, vacant bv 
 the lamented death of Professor Young. 
 
 I am able to give very strong testimony as to the quali- 
 fications of Professor Seth for the duties o'f the Chair 
 
 His career at this University was one of great distinction 
 showing metaphysical power of a high order. 
 
 Not only did he pass his M. A. Degree with First Class 
 Honours, but the mark he had made was such, that he was 
 selected by my colleague, Professor Fraser,as his Assistant 
 He did admirable work in the management of the Tutorial 
 teaching for the large class of Logic and iMetaphysics 
 
 When, in 1886, I undertook the preparation of a new 
 edition of Fleming's Vocabulary of Philosophy, I .selected 
 him with full confidence for the duties of Assistant Editor- 
 and these he discharged with great skill, showin.. a wide 
 range of knowledge, and supplying considerable contribu- 
 tions to the work. 
 
 His recent article on " Evolution of Morality " which 
 appeared in Mind in the beginning of the present year 
 IS an admirable example of his acuteness in criticism and 
 metaphysical power, as well as of his deep sympathy with 
 ethical questions. * ^ r j 
 
 I feel sure that Professor Seth will prove himself a 
 successful teacher, stimulating the interest and rousing the 
 powers of his students. 
 
 H. CALDERWOOD, 
 
 Mor. Phil, Prof 
 
14 
 
 III. 
 
 From J AMKS Hutchison Stirling, LL. D., Giford Lecturer on 
 Natural Theology in the University of Edinburgh, and Foreign 
 Member of the Philosophical Society of Berlin; Author of " The 
 Secret of Hegel," " Text Book to Kant," " The Philosophy of 
 
 (given on a former occasion.) 
 
 Edinbukgh, 
 
 March Snd, 188G. 
 
 I have been lonpr and intimately acquainted with Mr. 
 James Seth. Morally and intellectually, I do not know at 
 this moment a more deserving young man. His testi- 
 monials will show the completeness of his education and 
 training, and I have sufficiently associated with him to be 
 able to testify to the success of both. From his progress in 
 his studies, especially philosophical, I have a perfect convic- 
 tion that he will make a most successful teacher as a 
 Professor of Philosophy, ethical or other, in any University. 
 I know that the members of the Philosophic 1 Society in 
 the University here are accustomed to discuss tliemes which 
 are perfectly in advance, and that, too, in respect of all the 
 schools that have name and place at present ; and I know 
 that, among these members. Mr. Seth is one of the most 
 active, authoritative, and distinguished. Mr. Seth is one of 
 the most sincere, can<lid, and amiable of human beings. He 
 will promote good will wherever he may be, and wUl be an 
 honour to any institution. 
 
 J. H. STIRLING. 
 
 c 
 
15 
 
 (FROM THE SAME.) 
 
 Edinburoh, 
 
 June 27th, 1889, 
 
 My Dear Professor Seth, 
 
 I am very glad to learn Lliat you are advancing your 
 standard, and very willing to help the forward march. I 
 know not, however, that I can add anything to my former 
 testimonial to your merits, unless in what regards time. If 
 three years add considerably to the value of good wine, I 
 feel sure that t'ley must add infinitely more considerably, in 
 respect of maturity, of experience in teaching, of thought 
 in one's own mind, to the value and usefulness of a Professor 
 at a University, especially in the department of Philosophy. 
 With all good wishes, I am 
 
 Yours most faithfully, 
 
 J. H. STIRLING 
 
16 
 
 IV. 
 
 ^1/21/ r"" "' '^' University of Edinburgk J Authorof 
 
 Universitv of Edinburgh, 
 26lh June, 1889. 
 
 I ventured very strongly to recommend Professor James 
 beth for the post which he now holds, and I think the recom- 
 mendation which I then gave will be found to be fully 
 justified by the results. It is with increased confidence 
 hat I now submit his name to the electors in the important 
 Un versity of Toronto. Mr. Seth has a distinctly ma.-ked 
 philosophical genius,and will certainly add to the reputation 
 ofany University with which he may be connected. To 
 his natural aptitude for philosophical pursuits, he adds creat 
 industry in the study of the thought of others. A r^cen 
 article by him in Mind shows this, and exhibits vigour of 
 nnnd and a power of clear reasoning and lucid exposition 
 In Edmburgh University, Mr. Seth's work was hicrhly 
 valued He exhibited an earnestness of nature and of mir 
 pose which gained for him universal esteem, and explains 
 the independence of mind which his more recent writing 
 reveals. I am certain that he would be an important 
 accession to the Uni versity staflT of Toronto. "'P°"'^"<^ 
 
 S. S. LAURIE. 
 
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17 
 
 V. 
 
 ^''T/^.V^^""^'^,"""'^'"''' '''-''•' '''"'' ^''"/^-sor of PMosophy 
 
 Lr'"ffn '"^1 '" ^"''"''''y """"''^'^ '''^"'''^"' ^^ditorof 
 Mtnd, A Quarterly Journal of Psychoh^ry and Philosophy- 
 
 Univeksitv Collkof, London, 
 fiSlh J nut, 1SS9. 
 
 I <]o not know of any one of his years whose qnalifica- 
 tions appoar to be so marked as tl.oso of Pn.f. Jauu-s Seth 
 for the Cl.air of Metaphysics aud Etliics in the Univer.sicy 
 of Toronto ; and I venture to say this from an acquaintance 
 as editor of ^/...rO with most of the rising philosophical 
 Ji-hts in both England and America. 
 
 The electors have means of learning Mr. Seth's record 
 as a philosophical teacher in Dalliousie Collecre I can 
 speak only of his contributions to .)flvd; but thlse happen 
 to have been just metaphysical and ethical. His work in 
 both kinds seems to me of excellent quality ; and I know 
 that his recent article on " The Evolution of Morality " has 
 commanded special attention. Mr. Seth is not onlv a man 
 of native ability, but has evidently fitted himself ^ut with 
 all the acquired knowledge necessary for taking an effective 
 part in the philosophical movement of the present time A 
 distinguished career may (I think) be safely anticipated for 
 him, wherever he may finally be called to work. 
 
 G. CROOM ROBERTSON, 
 Orote Professor of Philosophy of Mind and Logic, 
 
18 
 
 VI. 
 
 From Robert AOAMSON, LL.D., Professor of Logic in the Owens 
 Cofege, Vutorta UniversUy, Manchester; Author of " The 
 Philosophy of Kant^' &^c. 
 
 (GIVEN ON A FORMER OCCASION.) 
 
 The Owens College, Manchester, 
 Gth March, 1880. 
 
 Althou^rh, by roason < f my residence in Mancliester. I 
 have not had personal knowledge of Mr. James Seth durint^ 
 or since the period of his studentship at Edinburgh Univer^ 
 sity, yet I have been acquainted with the main features of 
 his academic career and have observed them with much 
 interest. It gave me sincere pleasure to note the direction of 
 Mr Seth s fine original ability towards philosophical study, 
 and the successive proofs he gave of capacity for that sub- 
 ject. The place Ije took in the philosophical classes in 
 Edinburgh, his excellent degree, and the high distinctions 
 he has since won, furnish sufficient evidence that he has 
 been well grounded, and that he has continued to devote 
 his energies to preparation for genuine philosophical work. 
 Ot the students who gain distinction in the philosophical 
 classes of a University, it is but a small proportion who 
 afterwards, by inclination and ability, are led to take up 
 philosophy as the serious business of life. From all that I 
 gather, Mr. James Seth must undoubtedly be reckoned as 
 belonging to that small class. He has the impulse and the 
 desire to devote himself to Philosophy ; he has taken full 
 advantage, both in Scotland and in Germany, of the means 
 of philosophical training; and already, in the position he 
 has occupied as Assistant to Professor Fraser, he has made 
 his influence felt, and has been recognized as a teacher 
 zealous for his subject, competent to handle its problems 
 and withal of a kindly and sympathetic nature 
 
19 
 
 Time l.as not yet allowe.l of Mr. Sotl.'s producing work- 
 on which a complete estin.ate of his abilities might he ha.e.l 
 but he has given the most satisfactory irrounds for the' 
 expectation that such work will in the future he forthcom- 
 ing. It IS not merely as wishing well to iMr. Seth, that I 
 hope he may soon attain a position which will afTor.l 
 adequate opporfunity for the developn.ent of his powers 
 but as wishing well to Philosophy. For I think him a man 
 ot great promise, ami I ,loubt if an academic body, proceed- 
 ing to the appointment of a Professor of Philosophy, couhl 
 readily find any candidate with more complete equipment 
 better experience, or more satisfactory indications of future' 
 success. "Kuio 
 
 ROBRRT A DAMSON. 
 
2«» 
 
 VM. 
 
 /V.;«WaLUM k.«.m,.#v.M. A., Edin. and Cantab.. 'Vofessor of 
 lAKncand PhUosoph, in the L'nivcrsity College of Sou h IVales 
 ^rnU Alon,n^alu,ure ; fonncrly Fcllo.. of TriU College C ,. 
 bruige. anU E.a>riner in Philosophy in k- Cni^,rsi,y 'f rZ- 
 burgh; Author of ^^ The Ethics of Naturalis,n." ^ 
 
 Univ. C.u.. „k .s„i:t., \Vai.k.s and Monmouth.sh.re. 
 Cakdiff, Jnuf arth, 1889. 
 
 HayiM^r known Professor Ju.nes Seth for many years 
 i nmy bo allovvo.l to express n.y conviction of hi.s enn'n.nt 
 ^tne,s.s tor ti.e Cl.air of Metaphy.sics an,l Kthics in the 
 University of Toronto. 
 
 He pas.sed v.itl, the liij^hcst distinction throu-h the 
 systematic truinin. in Philosophy which E-linhurKh" Uni- 
 cernit ha.s to offer ; hy ivsi.lence and .study in Germany 
 he has rendere,! hini.self fan.iiiar with diHerent inetho.I.s of 
 instru-tion and intellectual stan.lpoint.s ; and, I,oth as 
 A.s.sistant to Professor Campbell Fraser, and subsec,uently 
 in his work at Dalhousie Coll.-ge, he has had just tluU, kind 
 e.xpenence which points to hi.s fitness for tlie vacant 
 Chair at Toronto. 
 
 Of Professor Seth's .skill and success as a teacher, others 
 wil be able to ^.ive more direct, evidence. I can only testify 
 to the high terms in which I have always heard his ^eachin' 
 power spoken of. 3ut any who have read his Introductory 
 Lee ure at Dalhousie College, or the papers which he has 
 published from time to time in .l//m/, must have been struck 
 both by the acutencss of his intellectual perceptions, and by 
 tlie lucid form in which his thoughts are expressed. That 
 he would perform the duties of the Professorship for which 
 he IS a candidate with thoroughne.ss. zeal and succe.ss I 
 have no doubt ; and believe that the University 'of 
 Toronto would find m , . not nnly a highly efficient 
 teacher, but also a m,n .t go..' judgment and business 
 capacity, whose a,ssistar.... n. advice in t^ : whole work of 
 the College could not fail to be of the highest value. 
 
 W. K. SORLEY. 
 
 
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81 
 
 • 
 
 VIII. 
 
 />.;« LE.SMK. STEPHKN, U..IX^ Author of ^^ The Science of Ethtcs;- 
 History of English Thou^rht in the Eighteenth Century^ S^c. 
 
 loth July, 1889. 
 I have road an article upon the ' Evohition of Momlitv ' 
 hy Prof. JaM.e.s Seth, publishe.l in Min,l, No. 5S It con- 
 tamed (an.onn; more j^enoral discussions) some criticisms of 
 niy Science of Ethic.. Prof. 8eth ditfeas very widely 
 tronj me upon fundamental (juestions. 1 was, however so 
 much ,mpre.s8e<l l.y the ability of the article, as well as'bv 
 Its candour and courte.sy, that I wrote to thank hin. for it 
 and I have now ^r,.,at pleasure in sayin^r that, although he' 
 IS otherwise unk.iown to n.e, I an, quite convinced that he 
 would be a thoroughly competent occupant of a Chair of 
 ethical Philosophy. 
 
 LESLIE STEPHEN. 
 
 » 
 
 t 
 
'22 
 
 IX. 
 
 Member o/toTTeJ.'^^^^^^^ ''■' ^'^ ""'"'^'^ Edinburgh; 
 >:r Of me uid Testament Revision Committee, &^c. 
 
 (given on a former occasion.) 
 
 New Colleoe, Edinburgh, 
 4th March, 1886. 
 
 Mlv i^lf'?' ''■^- ''"^ ' '"'y *»«"«u!.Aed career. 
 TW T "'\'^'^P''rtment of Mental Philosophy, a6 the 
 
 se.t:i ta"U: ' '"'""■• "' ''"^'^ -0 "'"P^y-' for 
 Mr^ Seth',s opportunities of dis«n<!uishin.r himself at the 
 
 *at have to be written during the o°our.,e of stndy Hi 
 work m this department was remarkable, beinc distin 
 gu.shed not only by a highly finished literary JC tTl 
 a freshness and originality of thought very i Jmrn™: ''' 
 
 perhanstlr^l '°"\°' ""t '' '»'«"* '»-'>'. "^ ™ther 
 readi? '"°™'v1"'""'»"«' From bis great ability and wide 
 reading, and from the spirit of reverence and canlonr 
 wh.ch he carr.es into all bis studies, he is certain with 1^ 
 
 rcr;„': "° -^^ -'■ "- ^'-"^^ -^ ^- k 
 
 All who know Mr. Seth would contemplate with .reat 
 
 work of the Cho.'cb ; but they would have some eonsola 
 t.on ,n the tlK,ught that be had found a sphere of work 
 
 iiign in C/hnstian thought. 
 
 A. B. DAVIDSON. 
 
23 
 
 ''"Z/^^T^ '''™; ''•^' '^^■■"•' ^""^^^^''^ "Z^^^--' ^^-^-'V w 
 
 ^/./a/^^.... .« ,/., ^«,v.../0' ^/ .V/. An<ireu>s, and Balfour 
 Lecturer on Philosophy in the University of Edinburgh ■ Author 
 of ^^Scottish Philosophy^ ^^HegelianisJaidPersZaUt;/^c 
 
 University, St. Andrews, 
 
 July llth, 1889. 
 
 It is not without diffidence that I yield to my brothers 
 request that I should w.-ita something in support of his 
 application for the philosophical Chair now vacant in 
 loronto University. I am aware that a testimonial from a 
 brother to a brother may appear to many to carry no weicdit 
 iiuay, however, be permitted to express in a few words my 
 conviction that he is eminently qualified for the position he 
 now seeks-qualified alike by his thorough philosophical 
 training, by the distinguished University career he has to 
 show, by his excellent record as an academic teacher, and 
 by his promise as a philosophical writer. 
 
 He is by temperament and choice a teacher He 
 has proved himself a successful professor. I can speak 
 from personal knowledge and common report of his marked 
 success m Edinburgh, where (like so many others who have 
 afterwards become Professors of Philosophy) he served his 
 academic apprenticeship as Assistant to Professor Campbell 
 Eraser; and, through various trustworthy channels, similar 
 accounts have reached me of his work as a Professor in 
 Dalhousie College. 
 
 ANDREW SETH. 
 
24 
 
 XT. 
 
 From the Edinburgh University Philosophical Society. 
 
 (given on a former occasion.) 
 
 Mr. James Sefch has for years been well known to the 
 members of the Philosophical Society, not only by his 
 brillmnt attainments in philosophical .scholarship, but also 
 by the unique power and insight he has displayed in the 
 investigation of metaphysical problems. 
 
 During his academic cour.se he gained an unusually 
 large number of the highest University honours, and 
 crowned his career by winning the Ferguson Scholarship 
 m an inter-university examination. 
 
 He has also had "the honour of holding the appointment 
 of Assistant to the Professor of Logic and Metaphysics, and 
 be discharged the onerous and responsible duties of that 
 office in a way which drew forth the highest admiration 
 and esteem of junior and senior students alike 
 
 In the Philosophical Society, he held successively the 
 oftces of Secretary and President; and, since his tenure of 
 omce, he has continued unceasingly to do everything in his 
 power to increase the life an<l influence of that Society 
 As a consequence, his power has been especially felt in the 
 Society, and he has long been regarded as the leader in its 
 discussions. His contributions to its proceedings have been 
 unusually rich and varied, revealing a philosophical and 
 literary culture such as is rarely attained. 
 
 Mr Seth has lately, at great sacrifice, given time and 
 effort to co-operate with the Society in carrying on the 
 studies of those who had left the clas.ses which he con- 
 ducted, and, judging from the sympathetic and effective 
 manner m which he met the wants of such, it is certain 
 that his success as a teacher would be nowhere more 
 marked than in introducing students to the deeper pro- 
 blems of Philosophy. ^ ^ 
 
 JAMES LORRAIN SMITH. Prmdm. 
 WILLIAM CALDWELL, Sm-ttary. 
 
25 
 
 xir. 
 
 ^"""K^u-, ^^""^^^^' M.A., Lond., D.SC, Edin., Sage Professor 
 of Philosophy in Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.j formerly 
 Examiner in Philosophy and Political Economy in the University 
 of Toronto, and Munro Professor of Metaphysics and Ethics in 
 Dalhousie College and University, Halifax, N. S.; Author of 
 Kantian Ethics and the Ethics of Evolution^ and « The Ethical 
 'mport of Darwinism:^ -^ 
 
 It was largely on my recommendation (since no one 
 else in Canada was personally acquainted with him) that 
 Mr. James Seth was brought from Edinburgh, in 1886 to 
 fill the Chair of Metaphysics and Ethics in Dalhousie 
 College, which I had resigned to go to Cornell University. 
 I knew that Mr. Seth was not only of Scottish stock, but 
 Umt he came of a family in which the national bent to 
 Philosophy had already conspicuously manifested itself- 
 tliat his philosophical education, both in Scotland and 
 Germany, had been extensive and thorough ; that when he 
 measured himself, in competition for the Baxter and 
 ^erguson Scholarships, against graduates, not only of 
 Edinburgh, but of all the Scottish Universities, he was 
 readily first ; that he had filled, as Professor Eraser assured 
 me m personal conversation, with eminent success the 
 position of Assistant to the Professor of Logic and Meta- 
 physics in Edinburgh University ; that he had popular 
 talents as a speaker and lecturer; and that, as a man he 
 possessed what seemed to me the essential qualifications of 
 a teacher of Philosophy-tolerance, sympathy, fairness of 
 judgment, breadth of view, a kindliness of nature inviting 
 the confidence of pupils, a lofty reverence for all that is 
 good, and an unswerving devotion to truth for truth's own 
 sake. 
 
26 
 
 That the high expectations formed at that time have 
 been fully justiHed by Professor Seth's work in Dalhousie 
 College, his colleague,, will testify. I know, from reports 
 ot both students and professors, that he has inspired his 
 pupils with a love of Philosophy, and won for himself a 
 bigh reputation as a teacher and thinker. As a writer 
 too, he is already favourably known. His recent article on 
 Evolutionary Morals in Mind is a fine specimen of iust 
 exposition and criticism, and of clear thinking expressed in 
 an easy transparent style. 
 
 Professor Seth's achievements presage a life of fruitful 
 and valuable service to Philosophy; and though I should 
 much regret if Nova Scotia, which has witnessed its rich 
 promise, should not also enjoy its mature fruition, I cannot 
 refuse to testify to his eminent qualifications for the Chair 
 of Philosophy in Toronto University, which. I am sure he 
 would fill with success, worthily maintaining the lustre 
 shed upon It by the late lamented Professor Young 
 
 Jviy 16th, 1889. 
 
 J. G. SCHURMAN. 
 
time have 
 Dalhousie 
 jm reports 
 ispired his 
 himself a 
 I a writer, 
 \> article on 
 in of just 
 pressed in 
 
 of fruitful 
 I should 
 d its rich 
 I, I cannot 
 the Chair 
 n sure, he 
 ihe lustre 
 
 IMAN. 
 
 27 
 
 XIII. 
 
 Frcn the Rev. D. Macrae, D. D., St. John, N. B., Ex-Moderator 
 of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Canada; 
 and formerly Examiner in the University of Neiv Brunswick. 
 
 St. John, New Brunswick, 
 
 Jvly 22ml, 1889. 
 
 Of Mr. Seth's competency to fill the Chair of Logic and 
 Metaphysics in any University, there can be but one opinion 
 among those who enjoy the pleasure of acquaintanceship 
 with that gentleman. 
 
 The brilliancy of his career at the University of Edin- 
 burgh, though known to me from other sources, is suffi- 
 ciently attested by the certificates of the professors under 
 whom his education was conducted. His early promise 
 has been amply justified by his success in the work done 
 by him, anJ the reputation he has won among the students 
 of Dalhousie. His class has, in fact, become one of the 
 chief attractions in that well-officered college, because Mr. 
 Seth possesses the faculty, to a degree rarely equalled, of 
 rendering his subject not less interesting than instructive. 
 While he has not, thus far, to my knowledge, entered 
 largely into the field of authorship, in the way of publica- 
 tion, more than one essay from his pen has come under my 
 notice. And in these he evinces the ability to convey his 
 opinions — opinions characterised by sobriety and reverence 
 —in a style marked by the utmost lucidity, enriched by 
 the fruits of wide and thoughtful reading. 
 
 While I should regard Mr. Seth's withdrawal from his 
 present position as a most serious los-s to education in the 
 Maritime Provinces, I have no hesitation in saying that he 
 will prove himself an invaluable accession to the staff of 
 any University which wishes to keep abreast of the age in 
 the studies of Logic and Metaphy.sics. 
 
 D. MACRAE, D, D, 
 
28 
 
 XIV. 
 
 From David Allison M a t i n q j. • . , 
 
 M«.nt Aimcn cI,U,e, LtUt; NB.^°"""" '^'■'"■'"•' "^ 
 
 Education Office, Halifax, 
 July 24th, 1889. 
 
 In my opinion Professor Jan.es Seth possesses eminent 
 qual,fio.t,ons tor suol, a Chair as tl.at of L„,ic andMete 
 
 v™ld for P ''""'P''"^*' '"'™'--'l»P are sufficiently 
 
 carTer tat h» ^, '"'"'''^'' "'' '"' "■^""^^'"'^^ career, I 
 
 career tl a has been, pract.caliy, an uninterrupted course 
 
 of specal trmning for the Clmir in question ^ 
 Prof. 'J' n"'?''""'"' "PP"--'™''? of "xarnining notes of 
 w th T r: '7""' l^""'ousie,and havebe^n str ck 
 with the fresh and stimulating n.anner in which he 
 dscussesl,e great problems of abstract thought, wh the 
 bivaath of the horizon within which the history ^f sy teml 
 surveyed, and the discrin.inating care taken to S d a 
 cle». l,ght on the ultimate bases of philosophy 
 
 of tl //°f/"" 'T '"°"*^''' ""' '""° ''^»=iation with son.e 
 
 of the brightest of recent Daihous.e graduates. I find thai 
 
 he .n,press,on produced and left on' their minds by pl 
 
 essor Seth ,,, that which every true teacher of youtlf „ ust 
 
 covet, the .mage of an honest man, of a sine re ov" 
 
 difficuil™ '"''"•" '"''' "-^ "^'p- ""'<' -'^"-tu:[ 
 
 DAVID ALLISON, 
 
 Superintendent of Edwatim. 
 
29 
 
 Education 
 resident of 
 
 aiFAX, 
 
 eminent 
 id Meta- 
 dth and 
 fficiently 
 career, a 
 1 course 
 
 notes of 
 1 struck 
 lich he 
 ath the 
 .systems 
 ' shed a 
 
 ;li some 
 nd that 
 3y Pro- 
 h must 
 over of 
 lectual 
 
 XV. 
 
 Biblical Literature in the Presbyterian College, Halifax, N. S. 
 
 I have not had opportunity to hear any of Prof. Seth's 
 class lectures, and by personal observation to become 
 acquainted with his methods of teaching?; but I have 
 frequently heard his students and occasional hearers 
 speak of hnn with high praise. They have described his 
 ectures as clear and profound, his class-room drill as stimu- 
 lating and thorough, and his manner as courteous and 
 attractive. From personal intercourse with Prof. Seth I 
 think that be is fully entitled to this estimate. His 
 Inaugural Address, which I had the privilege of hearing 
 was a rich treat to those interested in mental science, and 
 • niay be taken as a fair specimen of what he can do in the 
 Professor's Chair. During his brief stay in Halifax, his 
 kindly disposition has secured for him many warm fiiends 
 While personally I should very much regret Prof. Seth's 
 removal fron. this city, I cannot refrain from expressing 
 the conviction that, should he be appointed to the Chair of 
 Logic and M ^aphysics in Toronto University, he will fill 
 it with marked ability. 
 
 JOHN CURRIE, D. D., 
 
 Profemor of Hebrew amt Biblical Literature in the 
 Prexhytenan College, Halifax, X. S. 
 
 ion. 
 
30 
 
 XVI. 
 
 From the Rev. Allan Pollok, D. D., Professor of Church History 
 tn the Presbyterian College, Halifax, N. S. 
 
 11th July, 1889. 
 Though I am very soiry indeed that Professor Seth has 
 any thought of leaving Dalhousie University and the com- 
 munity of Halifax, I cannot refuse to bear testimony to the 
 great value of his services to Dalhousie University, so far 
 as these can be known to me as an outsider. I have had 
 the opportunity of testing, in some degree, the effect of his 
 teaching in the case of our theological students, to whom 
 Logic and Metaphysics are of such importance; and I have 
 been hoping that, as his influence was more and more felt 
 our Theological College would derive increasing benefit from' 
 his department of college work. In addition to much 
 general preparation for his duties, by reason of habits of 
 thought and previous studies, the quality which he has 
 developed in his work is thoroughness, which has been com- 
 bined with faithfulness, gentleness and modesty. These 
 qualities have been fully appreciated by the students by 
 whom Professor Seth is both loved and respected. I may 
 add that when I have been privileged to hear him lecture 
 he combined a comprehensive view of the subject in its 
 relation to other subjects, as well as in its own nature 
 combined with accuracy and finish in execution. 
 
 Professor Seth has been of great use to us from the 
 eminently Christian tone and tendency of his teaching and 
 labours. On all occasions he has been ready to assist in 
 extending the influence, and improving the quality of Chris- 
 
h History 
 
 31 
 
 tian culture, bofch within and without the collef^e Wherever 
 the teaching of the Bible has been attempted, or courses 
 ot lectures have been instituted for the promotion of litera- 
 ture or religion, he has cordially given his valuable aid- 
 often at much inconvenience to himself. In these and such 
 ways, he has acquired for himself an important place both 
 m our University and in the community. 
 
 ALLAN POLLOK, 
 Prof. Ch. Hint., Pros. Coll., Halifax. 
 
 , 1889. 
 
 Seth has 
 the com- 
 ny to the 
 y, so far 
 lave had 
 ct of his 
 o whom 
 d I have 
 ore felt, 
 efit from 
 to much 
 abits of 
 
 he has 
 Jen com- 
 
 These 
 ents, by 
 
 I may 
 
 lecture, 
 
 t in its 
 
 nature, 
 
 om the 
 ing and 
 
 ssist in 
 Chris- 
 
82 
 
 XVII. 
 
 From the Rev. R. F. Burns, D. D., Chairman of the Board ot 
 Management of the Presbyterian College, Halifax, N. S.j ana 
 Ex-Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church 
 in Canada. 
 
 Ska View, Kent Street, Halifax, N. S., 
 SOth July, 1889. 
 
 Professor JamegSeth.M. A., (Edin.), came to Halifax 
 about three years ago, the unanimous and cordial choice of 
 the Governors of Dalhousie University, to fill the Chair 
 vacated by the removal of Dr. J. G. Schurman to Cornell. 
 
 His certificates, from eminent experts in his .special 
 department, bear ample testimony as to his character and 
 qualifications. 
 
 During the three sessions he has completed as Professor 
 of Metaphysics and Ethics at Dalhousie, he has proved a 
 most conscientious and painstaking expounder of those 
 high themes with which he has had to deal, showing a 
 thorough aptitude for philosophical research, and much 
 teaching power. He has enlisted the hearty sympathy and 
 intelligent interest of his students, and won the confidence 
 and regard of his fellow-professors and the community 
 generally. 
 
 To high scholarship and advanced culture, secured 
 during an extensive and successful academic career, Prof. 
 Seth adds a large experience, obtained as an instructor in 
 the University of Edinburgh, as well as here. 
 
 Should he prove successful in his present application 
 his removal from amongst us will be a source of general 
 regret, and create a blank which it will be hard to supply. 
 
 R. F. BURNS, D. D., 
 Ghairvmn of the Board of the Presbyterian College, Halifax. 
 
 II ! 
 
 ill 
 
33 
 
 the Board of 
 , A''. S.; ana 
 irian Church 
 
 K, N. S., 
 
 bo Halifax 
 1 choice of 
 the Chair 
 ) Cornell, 
 lis special 
 racter and 
 
 3 Professor 
 proved a 
 of those 
 showing a 
 and much 
 pafchy and 
 confidence 
 omumnity 
 
 >, secured 
 •eer, Prof, 
 bructor in 
 
 iplication, 
 if general 
 o supply. 
 
 XVIIT. 
 
 From the Rev. E. M. Saunders, M. A., D. D., Felhw of the Senate 
 of Acadia College, Wolfville, N. S. 
 
 Halifax, N. S., 
 
 July loth, 1889. 
 
 This is to certify that, in my opinion, Professor James 
 beth IS well qualified for the Chair of Logic and Metaphysics 
 m Toronto University. 
 
 Just before Mr. Setl. was appointed to the Professorship 
 he now holds in Dalhousie College, the Rev. Dr. Blaikie 
 Professsor of Apologetics and Pastoral Theology in the New 
 College, Edinburgh, in a private letter to me, said that the 
 credentials sent t.) the Governors of Dalhousie College by 
 Mr. Seth, gave but a modei-ate estimate of his real worth, 
 ability and scholarship. 
 
 His work in Halifax has justified this interpretation of 
 his testimonials. I have, therefore, no hesitation in recom- 
 mending Professor Seth as well qualified for the Chair in 
 Toronto University, for which he is an applicant. 
 
 E. M. SAUNDERS, M. A., D. D. 
 
 Jcdifax. 
 
34 
 
 V- I ! 
 
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 :!!! 
 
 XIX. 
 
 Damiojtsie Colleoe and Universitt, 
 Halifax, X. S., yuiy /5<A, i*59. 
 
 and mfr™.?""',,"^' """"P'"' ""-■ '^''"''- °f Metaphysics 
 and Eth,cs m th„ University for the past three yea « He 
 
 came to u, from Edinburgh, l,ighly recommended by p"! 
 
 IrX,;~'"' Cfderwood, and other, ; and hi,, worl here 
 
 bill ."^''p"?"' "'"T^ "'"'""« '^^^"«««''» "'«>• he 
 b ought Profe,,or Seth h„, proved himself to be a very 
 
 conhdenee of the student,, and ha, ,ueceeded in inspiring 
 
 to the ,„t„f„ct,o„ of every one acquainted with hi, work 
 that he „ not only master of hi, o^n subject, but that he' 
 possesses, m no ordinary degree, the power of imparting 
 mstruchon to others. Hi, quiet gentlemanly beariL and 
 manly Christian character have won the esteem of alh ™d 
 h.s departure fron. Dalhousie would be a matter of sincere 
 regret to myself and to all connected with the Univer,Tt^ 
 
 JOHN FORREST, 
 PrtmdtiU, Dal. Coll. and University. 
 
35 
 
 d Munro Pro- 
 isie College and 
 
 Jniversitt, 
 !A, 1889. 
 
 Metaphysics 
 e years. He 
 led by Pro- 
 is work here 
 js which he 
 > be a very 
 respect and 
 in inspiring 
 has proved 
 1 his work, 
 but that he 
 f imparting 
 )earing, and 
 of all ; and 
 ' of sincere 
 University. 
 
 5T, 
 ^nivtrsity. 
 
 . XX. 
 
 From the Rev. William Lvall, LL. D., McGill, F. R. S. C, Profeswr 
 h rf ''f/'y'^^l^.?y '•« Dalhousle College and University, 
 iV^Z/A^, A^. S.; Author of- The Intellect, the Emotions, and the 
 Moral Nature." 
 
 Professor Seth has been my colleague during the last 
 three years in Dalhousio College, and not only my colleague, 
 but Professor of a cognate subject with my own. I have 
 therefore had the amplest opportunity of estimating his 
 philosophical abilities and acquirements. These I consider 
 of a very high order ; and he has the merit and distinction 
 that while he .studied in Germany, the fountain-head, as 
 some think, of philosophical opinion, he has not been carried 
 away by German Absolutism, or entangled in the meshes 
 of such thinkers as Fichte, Schelling or Hegel. It is not 
 all his philosophy to affect their nomenclature, and manipu- 
 late their ideas on the chequer-board of philosophical 
 speculation. He does not .simulate a philosophic profund- 
 ity by a philosophic ob.scurantism. He thinks intellicribly 
 and expres,ses himself intelligibly. His style, when he 
 gives expression to his thoughts, is of verv great merit- 
 clear, incisive and idiomatic English. Professor Seth is 
 thoroughly conversant with the different systems of 
 thought, from the earliest period of Greek speculation to 
 the present time. His expositions of these, I beliuve. have 
 been highly appreciated by his students. I do not think it 
 out of place, in a testimonial like this, to .say that Profes,sor 
 Seth is a gentleman of amiable character, and refined and 
 cultured manners. 
 
 W. LfALL, LL.D., 
 Professor of Logic and Psychology, 
 
 Dalhousie College., Halifax. 
 
;)« 
 
 !l! 
 
 XXI. 
 
 /■«» W. J. ALEXANDER, B. A., Lo„d„ P„. D., John, Hopkins 
 Pro/,,or-elec, o/ Engli,,, ,„ Univenily Coll.,,, T„1ZI\ 
 ■^ ■'/'"'•''■ y-^t-'nro Professor „fE„smLa„suJ^^^„^^^^^ 
 '/./■<■ m Dallmme College and Unlversily, HaltfaxfN. S. 
 
 Dalhousie Coli,eoe and University, 
 Halifax, }J. S., Jum mk, 1S89. 
 
 Three years .luring wliic], we have been fellow-pro- 
 fejo-.-n th,. University anil on tern. „t close intimacy, 
 
 rMr'^sI'"" "'""■'""' °"P'"""'''^ °f f°™™ff " opinion 
 
 It is Mr. Seth's koo,1 fortune to pcssess in a hich mea- 
 sure t e po,ver of awakening the interest of his sUuknt" 
 
 to h I'lT A"- "''"' '"'■ *»'"^^''-^- "<• of "»P-«nS 
 tu Iv o t" ," T """"'''""" '"'■ "'« ''"P-"-'" of 
 
 beSKles the ordinary niethoj, of instruction tlirou.l 
 eture, an.l examination, Mr. Seth has been very succes",- 
 
 among the students themselves. Their sati.,facti„n with 
 
 he manner in which he has conducted their studic, thdr 
 
 testimony to the inteiest in philosophical pursuits which he 
 
 h» kindled among them, their unusually kindly and cordial 
 
 fe ling towards hin,,-have all, „„ several oLsions aid 
 
 through diBercnt channels, forced themselves on my notice 
 
 Apart from discharging the various duties pertaining to 
 
 Ii.- position (in which I have never known any one "no e 
 
 conscientious), Mr, Seth has always been readyVsaeS: 
 
fohns Hopkins, 
 'lege, Toronto; 
 'age atid Litera- 
 r, N. S. 
 
 f^NIVERSITV, 
 
 'tk, 1889. 
 
 1 fellow-pro- 
 ose intimacy, 
 Iff an opinion 
 of his ability 
 
 37 
 
 time and energy, where opportunities of furtherincr the 
 interests of the students offered themselves ; and. from his 
 first arrival in Halifax, he has exhibited a hearty and 
 practical interest in the general prosperity of the University. 
 Mr. Seth is a man of genuine culture and breadth of 
 mind, master of a remarkably attractive English sty^e, and 
 an easy and graceful speaker. His general character is 
 such as to win, in an unusual degree, not merely the respect, 
 but also the sincere regard of his colleagues, and of others 
 with whom he may be associated, 
 
 \y. J. ALEXANDER. 
 
 a high mea- 
 his students, 
 )f imparting 
 ipartment of 
 1 the class, 
 on through 
 ery success- 
 id discussion 
 action with 
 tudies, their 
 ts which he 
 
 and cordial 
 2asions and 
 
 my notice, 
 irtaining to 
 Y one more 
 to sacrifice 
 
38 
 
 m 
 
 I'B' 
 
 XXII. 
 
 ^ro,n J. G^ MacGregor, M.A.,D.Sc., Edin., F.R.SSE&C 
 
 yiris, in Dalhousie College and University, Halifax, N. S 
 
 DALHO0SIE College, Halifax, N. S., 
 Jvly 20th, 1889. 
 
 .Jll' ""V™"'" P,'""'""''' *™g'' «''* « foreboding of 
 
 irll 7,1 . u "°"'^' "'"' "''''='' ^' "--o " <=°""«e'ed 
 a pre e„t, th„t I bear witness to the fltnes, of „,y colleague 
 
 P of, Jame» Seth, for the Chair of Logic and Metaphysic 
 : ef„did::e""'' "' '°™"'°- '- """=" ^ -^-'-^ ^'e U 
 
 Prot^S/lT'" 77"''';,''' '"^P-«-»S an opinion as to 
 Prof. Seth , knowledge of his subject or as to the value of 
 
 hs contnbufons to philosophical critieism, I may be 
 
 al owed to state that, in the n,any conversation, I have hM 
 
 m p. s ed no on y with the accuracy and availability „f 
 h s p|„|„,„p|„eal knowledge, but also, and far more becau°e 
 
 .W;esr''t.T,T'""' ""^ "''' ^^'-' of hislttm 
 meet Mr. heth is not one of the metaphysicians who 
 hold that an account of the universe may be woven out of 
 one s own uuagination. But, holding Ph losophy to be the 
 scence ot the sciences, he has studied to obtain L accurl 
 arw''\1r™''"'=""'"-"''-'^''°"^--"""P°rtan pTrt 
 
 Jstwhic f: ™". ','"""'"','" Metaphysics; an,l, in al 
 c« e. m wh ch I consider myself capable of judgine he has 
 done so with marked .success. ^' 
 
 enth„r,!'r '"}'"'"'^^'° '» «■■■ S«'l>'« possession of that 
 enthus a m or h.s subject which is one of the main .sources 
 o a teacher s .success. This has made itself apparent here 
 ... 1..S readn,ess to do any amount ot work in providing 
 
39 
 
 F.R.SS.E.&C., 
 the Faculty of 
 'tfax, N. S. 
 
 FAX, N. S., 
 
 breboding of 
 )th connected 
 iiy colleague, 
 Metaphysics 
 jrstand he is 
 
 opinion as to 
 the value of 
 I may be 
 J I have had 
 been much 
 ailahility of 
 ore, because 
 lis scientific 
 sicians who 
 [)ven out of 
 y to be the 
 an accurate 
 Drtant part, 
 and, in all 
 ing, he has 
 
 thorough and varied courses of instruction, in the interest 
 which he has been able to excite in his students, and in 
 the success which he has already enabled them to obtain. 
 The general interest he has excited is shown by the fact, 
 reported to the Senate a few weeks ago. that the department 
 of the Library most used by students was that of Philoso- 
 phy. The success attending his instruction is shown not 
 only by the results of our own examinations, but also by 
 the fact that, though he has been with us but three year.s, 
 one of his students is now an Instructor in Philosophy at 
 Cornell University; two (including the first mentioned) 
 have held Graduate Fellow.ships in Philosophy at that 
 University ;* a third has been awarded a Bursary at 
 Harvard, to enable him to continue his philosophical 
 studies there ; and a fourth has just been appointed to a 
 Scholaiship in Psychology at Clark University. 
 
 As Secretary of the Faculty of Arts, I can bear witness 
 to the " sweet reasonableness " w^hich characterizes Prof. 
 Seth's relations to his colleagues, and to the energy, urbanity 
 anr* wisdom with which he assists in the discussion of 
 improvements in courses of study and college regulations 
 generally. 
 
 I do not hesitate, therefore, to express the opinion that 
 if Prof. Seth is appointed to the Chair of Logic and Meta- 
 physics in the University of Toronto, the University will 
 find in him a worthy successor of the Professor whose 
 lamented death has caused the present vacancy. 
 
 J. G. MACGREGOR. 
 
 * These studots ro.eiv.j y.n of their philosophical iii,t.ufti«i from Professor 
 DCDurman. — J, S. 
 
 ion of that 
 
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 larent here 
 
 providing