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At the mid-ye; was awarded the Tliay Examination for the 1) Throughout my w Johns Hopkins Univer at Harvard University Psychology, and Elliic Should you see f once, if you desired i the work as previousl Hopkins University ar ment; yet I feel convi of the University, if I duties of teaching. in many of the best university, and allow in position. It would, n^ of this particular Dep I enclose a num by the staff of the U I also enclose a Professor Cieorge Pa> If I am honore< predecessor, and to | AIMMJCATION J. G. HUME, M. A., ciiAii^ oi' m1':tai'iivsi(\s and ethics, and loc.ic, L'XIVERSri'\ ()! lORONTO. To THi: TniuiNid, .\u;j;u^l i.(lh, iSS(( Miiiisltr iif i'.iliii titiiiii fiT ()nlni'h< Sir, -I lie.L, leave to make applicatiDii for tlu' (Ihair of Metaphysics and ICtliics, and I.oLiic, in the University of Toronto. For a record of my standin;^ in tiie University, 1 reier \- on to the Registrar's statement iierewitli suiimiiied. On receivioir m\- i)e,t;ree of ii.A., I at once entered upon a post-graduate course of study in Johns 1 lopkins Uni'. .rsity. At tiie midyear's Examination 1 obtained the highest rank in I'hilosopiiy, and at ti)e close of the session I won the nomination to the I'ellowship in Ps)^cholog3'. The f(jllo\ving year I .continued my studies in Philosophy, Psychology, and luhics, in Har\ar(l Uni- versity. .Vl the mid-year's Ivxaminati on 1 .von liighest standing, Grade A, over 90 /, in each siil)iect, and was awarded the Thayer .Scholarshi[) in I'hilosoph)'. At the end cf the session I successfully passed the Examination for the Degree of .\l..\.. anti was api)ointed Roger's Fellow in Ethics. Throughout my whole <:ourse I have endeavored to do thproagh work. The fad that I gained in Johns Hopkins University the highest standing in j'hilosophy, and afterwards the same in Psychology, and at Harvard University the Scholarship in Philoso[)hy and the Fellowsl-ip in I'.thics, is evidence that Philosophy, Psychology, and Ethic >. have alike received their due share of atteriion. Should you see fit to honor me witli the appointment, I should be willing to undertake the work at once, if you desired it, and would do my lUmost to give satisfaction. I believe that my familiarity with the work as previously carried on in • the University of Toronto, and my subsequent training in Johns Hopkins University and Harvard, should render me competent to take charge of the Philosophical Depart- ment; yet I feel convinced that it would he not only advantageous to myself, but also for the best interests of the University, if [ were allowed some further time to continue tiy studies i)efore undertaking the active duties of teaching. This manner of ap[)ointment would be in accciancc with the well-established custom in many of the best American universities of choosing a candk ite from among the graduates of the university, and allowing him time to equip "Wmself thoroujjhly fcr -di. - . hJt#«r»-*>f «*t-«»fK)rtant and responsiblA- position. It would, moreover, give an opportunity for careful preparatiop specially directed to the peculiar need.^ of this particular Department, and would also pay a fitting tribute of respect and honor to the vacant Chair. I enclose a number of testimonials from former instructors. -or the estimation in which I am held by the staff of the University of Toronto you will doubtless prefer o make direct enquiries. I also enclose a copy of a letter of introduction given me ir. 1887 by my revered teacher, the late Professor (leorge Paxton Young. If I am honored with the .ippointment, it shall l)e my constan aim to cnuilate the c.\am|)le of a noble predecessor, and to prove myself worthy of the confidence reposed in me. I am, ■ ' Honorable Sir, '[ Your oedient servant, JAMKS c;iP,SON HUAIK. I'XTi^ACTS I'ICOM TK^TIMONIALS RFXKIVKl) BY MR. llUMh:, \Nli I'Ul.SKNTKn TO [111-: HilNOKAHI.E TIIK MiNISlICK OK IClH.'CATION. From the late Professor George Paxton Youn»j. From Dr. G. Stanley Hall. 1 1, ;i ifiiiTHfinlroduclionKi^'iiii 1H87 the l.itJ i'rofe>sor (iriirKi' I'axlon Yruing says : , . . • • • ' • ■• I have a liiKh opinion of Mr Hume's capacity for the sliuly of I'lnlosopliy. Mis course under me lias been \ntrv\y llieoretical. Tfu; practical Johns HopUins will be new to him, but I shall b< if he does not take to it zealously, iiUelliKen|tly, and with results satisfactory to his instructors." ivork done in disappointed From Waurice Hutton, SI.A. Professor of Classics, University of Toi >tO( Mr. Ilume attended my classes thrmghoirt his course, in connection with his classes in I'hilos. phy, and although the task of re.idiuK for double honours prfseits such difii- ciilties th.-it it is now rarely attempted, and alttfough Classics were not his principal subject, lie qualified himself ..r a classical degree with honours. His success in the Depart- ment of Philosophy is a sullicient guarantee of '. »is intelligence and mental grasp, but in addition to his other Rifts to which liis classical work may be permit >ed to beir testimony— the gift of langu.ige, of literary taste, and of t Kjircssion— his classical papers incidentally proved also that if appreciated the kindred subjects of Law, History, and Pc iitical Science generally. From J. McD. Duncan, B.A., ' Late Fellow in Metaphysics an 1 Ethics, r.nfl Logic, in Uni- versity College, and Examiner in Tcronti. University. « * • • • ij * Mr. Hume has had the advantages of a Vporough train- ing under the late Professor Young in tie Theoretical Department of Philosophy, while his studi s at the Uni- versities of Johns Hopkins and Harvard '.iv* given him an acquaintance with the results of modr^nps; chological re- "search, and hive at the^'saThe.time wlcJoneffr^U" Jnowlt Jpe of philosophical theory. - ' As a result of the diligent pursuit of heso different cour.ses of study Mr. Hume is peculiarly we ; titled to tal e charge of the important department for a posit an at the nead of which he is an applicant. ,-• j • From John Seath, B.A., Inspector of High Schools for Ontario. His University standing is a guarantee % his scholar- ship, and the late Professor Young frequently Inscribed him to me as being one of the best, if not the best, .|iii students. 1 know of no other Canadian whom 1 shoi support so heartily as Mr. Hume for the vacant Profjsscfip in Mental and Moral Science in University CoUego, Tc.i|l' President of Clark University, Worcester, Mass., and late Professor of Psychology in Johns Hopkins University; Editor of the American Journal of Psychology. Mr. J. G. Hume has spent the academic year now clos- ing in the study of Psychology, History of Philosophy, Neural Histology, and Pedagogics, in this University. Mr. Hume is a man of great devotion to his ch^sen li(;ld of work and gives promise of eminence. Had the Department of Philosophy here not been sus- pended for the present on account of the absence of the Professor in charge, Mr. Hume would have received the Fellowship of that Department, for which he already had all the formal endorsements and commendations over several Graduate students one year nearer their Doctor's degree. [NoTi;.— A thesis on "Theories of Apperception " was presented for the Fellowship in Johns Hopkins University. From Dr. G. Stanley Hall. [Second Letter], Mr. J. G. Hume studied one year with me at Baltimore. He showed from the first unusual energy and ability in all his work. Although experimental Psychology has not been the focus of his philosophical interest, he has a fair theoretical knowledge of it, and has breadth and insight enough to be not lacking in sympathy and appreciation of it. In the fields of Theory of Knowledge, Ethics, and general History of Philosophy, his attainments are entirely worthy of consideration for the position I understand he seeks at Toronto. To these, I think about in the order named above, he has devoted his chief attention, and while his work in these topics has come less under my eye, I am persuaded that should he attain distinction in these lines it would be no more than a fulfilment of the decided promise he has already shown. •»..., From Dr. Richard T. Ely, Professor of Political Economy, Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Hume clearly manifested diligence in study and far more than ordinary native ability. I regard him as one of the most promising of my graduate class of the past year. From Dr. D. C. Gilman. President of Johns Hopkins University. It gives me pleasure to endorse and confirm the certifi- cates give-i by my colleagues. Dr. Stanley Hall and Dr. R. T. Ely, to Mr. J. G. Hume. During Mr. Hume's residence among us I saw a good deal of him and formed a high opinion of his character, talents, and attainments, and it was a sincere regret to me and to others that the resignation of the Professor of Psychology, and the consequent interruption of our Philo- sophical courses, prevented Mr. Hume from remaining in Baltimore and proceeding to honors. From Francis Bowen, LL.D., Alford Professor of Moral Philosophy, Harvard University. Mr. J. C'r. Hume has been an as.si(luous and successful student here in the Department of I'hilnsophy during this academic year and obtained at its close the well-merited distinction of a Graduate Fellowship. It was manife.st at the outset that he had much maturity of intellect and had already prosecuted his studies with good results. I think he has the qualifications of critic'il judgment and original thought which are requisite for success as a teacher of Philosophy, .ind I confidently commend him as such to any who may have occasion for his services. His demeanor and manners are frank and gentlemanly and he would be sure to win ri'spect and trust from his pupils. From Dr. Josiah Royce. Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University. He has spent the last year here, and in addition to one full College course with me on the Modern History of Nature since Spinoza, he has pursued a special graduate course of Lectures and Theses on Kant's " Kriiik der Keinen Vernunft." This graduate course, adapted as it is to a small company of advanced students, has brought me into pretty c'ose contact with Mr. Hume, so that ;ny opinion of his work is tolerably definite. Mr. Hume appears to me to have a very strong bent for Philosophical reflection, and a decided constructive and critical talent. He is a progressive man also, with extra- ordinary powers of work, and has already decidedly high attainments in the History of Philosophy, in Ethics, and in Psychology. In addition to this work with me, Mr. Hume also took a course with Professor James, who is now absent in Europe, but who, from the first, has spoken very highly of Mr. Hume's work with him. In short, Mr. Hume came amongst us an entire stranger, anv. has within a year produced a marked impression of his ability and promise, and it is in no perfunctory way that I now recommend him to your most favorable attention as a teacher of Philosophy, who by his views and oiudioc would be likely to continue work in your I'.ii. -rsity along those lines of research which Professor Vjung wfdaUy favored. ^^A » j^^ - "•^__ [Note. — Theies on the following subjects were written during Mr. Hume s residence in Harvard. l''OR PR0FESSO3 ROYCK I "Causation." " Evolution." "Spinoza's Philosophy and Ethics." "Kant's Pre-critical Development." " Kant's Theism." For Professor [ames: " Sensation," Each was ranked Grade A — over go per cent.] From Franela * }. Poabody, LL.D.. Profn ,0, of Ethici, Harvard University. Mr. Huiiio juijjiej in the Philosophical c 'urscs which 1 conduct, and di^i -^uished himself as a mature and zealous student, and in 1.1 pjjvgte relations with him 1 have come to feel great confi '(jnce in his character and purpost-s. I have no r ), U ,j,at he will make his way to hiini)r,d)lr and useful sev.'- jf I"ew better i.iKi^ants have been with me of 1 Ui' yrnr^ From the Rf», gniith Hutcheson. , Mr. Hume's first Pastor. I tinidy bt.il charge the d'ltif I desire for tt)e wi| mitti'd to Mis inl membershijlofl there. I an| hcj Christ. ii Mr. Hume wcudd conscienti'HisI y dis- [)f a University teacher with an (•ariu'st Ire and true interests of all students odui- uction and care. Mr. Ilume jointMl tlie I'^^e Church, Oro, while I vv.-.s .Minister to .say he is an honor to the c.liurch ol From the 1 take Hume as a and of fin RefSH. M. Parsons, P.istMof Knox Church, Toronto. '■''"' iJ'feunure in commending Mr. James Gib. i in geiitltjjuan of unblemished Christian char.u tcr, mnral jreputation. He has been for some years and is still it meiiilj,«r of Kno.x Presbyterian Church. From th^ Rev Alexander Gilray, P" r of College Street Presbyteian Church. From the t ,i e Mr. J, G. Hume entered the common school till the pi'jfiBnt, his course has been one of continued and marked .sui,i.«f With all liil; distinguished attainments at home and and abroad in h# various universities, he has ever botne a character note : fe't- sterling integrity and high moral worth. Should M;. t;ume receive the position for which he is now an applii-'ur there is good reason for the confidence that wtTtnruinTT?'|^«;ndence he will elliciently maintain and advance the workinf the late eminent Dr. Young. iinoug uilnMo, 4ictvc iriitten directly to ■iication : ' ; v ' the Ministe. Professor Vfiu, Ij* Ja.mes, ,' "^'"^"ih; l^- ■■ vi^.r^b^fe"i tr(liiU>yiYt:rfl!i».u «Rpn>Mnt«.titaM_ Psychol. ;, now being held in Paris, I'rance. Dr. Duren j. H. '.Vard, I'rofessoi of H Mory of Philosophy, Harvard University. J. H. HYSLCf, i;h D., Professor of '^lIoiOphy in Cohnnbia CollcRC, New Yorl< ; l.Uo Fellow i* Jijhns Hopkins University. T. M. LOGIK, B Late Fellow ill Metaphysics and Ethics, and Logic, University of Toi-onto J. C. Morgan, M jA^ Inspector ol P iblic Schools for the County of Simcoc. The Rev. Wal'^er Laidlaw, M.A., (Tor.), Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church, West Troy, N.Y. I Subsec uent Letter to the Hon. G. W. Ross. //nil. <;. ir. Uos.^. /./.. Miiiiiln- of lul Sin, SiiK c I'L-iriiii^ my aiipiii of rccdiniuriKlalinn wliicli I InrwarJ "Scnsalion." 'I'lic 'I'lK'sis on "ThcoriL's of A[j 'I'oufiNro. Aii|;nst 271I1, 1881;. o.. rutidii for Onttirii). atioii and testimonials in sour hands, I have rec-ei\cd a nunil)er of letters I') }()ii, trusting; iliai you will kindly 'xjnsidcr them with the others. 1 slioiild also like to jilace in yd ur hands, (:o|iies of my 'I'heses entitled "Theories of Apperception" and J iWrceptiop " was presented for the l'ell()\vshi[) at If)hiis Hopkins UniveVsily. It was examined \>\ Dr. ('■. Stanley Ijfc'H and i'rofessor l-'mniott, of Johns Hopkins University, ami was awarded first place. % The Thesis on " Sensation " waAvritten for Professor William James, of Harvard University, the ennnent Psychologist. I was re(\uested to ^md it i)efore the advanced class in I'sychology in Harvard, and I'rofessor lames has asked me lo allow hini 9 incorporate it in liis new treatise on Psyciiology, whicli is cxi)ecte(l to he a standard work on the subject. ^S / The following; Theses were writtHfor Professor Josiah Royce, and were very highly commended, each one of them being ranked (Irade A. (()vB)o ler cent.): ^^ " (Causation." I " Involution." " Spinoza's Philosophy and Ethics." "Kant's Pre-critical Development." "Kant's Theism." topici were written for Dr. I'Vancis (".. Peabody. Hesides ranking them as eir ni(|rits. They are still in his [)()sscssion. .\ number of I",ssa\s'on Mlhical drade .\, he lias spt)kon highly of 'h that I am a Canadian and a (Iraduat the position ; but I would also desire I would furthenn )u' say that I \ 'ould iprefer you to consider my ap[)licition without reference to the fact ; of the University of Toronto, but entirely with reference to my fitness for you to take into consideration that my studies have made me fairly familiar with the various sub departmenls n^yuired in the Department of Metaphysics as taught in the University of 'I'oronto; that is to say, I havegi\en of Philosnph)', Theorv of Knowledg about equal attention to the three main divisions of the Departnaent, History ;, and Moral Philosophy. I am, Hor orablc Sir, Wuir obedient servant. , T J JAMES GIBSON HUME. '% 's:- in|ow Statement of the* Registrar offL'lie University of Toronto, Referred to in the foregoing Application. In iSSs -I'irst-class llDiiiirs in (iruek, I.Uin, l-;ii!;lish, His- tory. LoRic, and Alelapliysi' s. Schol.irsliip in M(?taiihvsics. llinieral rniliciency- In iSSfi -Schiilarship in Menial and M >r,il Science. I.ansdowni' CuAA Moilal in ^ ^ciual Science ami ("lassies. Certiflcatc of Standing-, obtained by iUr. Hume In Harvard University. M.\RV.\Ri) (^o'.i.HGE, Cambridge, Mass , Aug. 21, ih, iSSg Mr. |. Ci Hume took two full cminse-i in atldition 10 our reqiiiri'meiits 'vr the degree of A.M. He took, moreover, two extra half-courses in which he lias no record. In the four full courses re(|iiired, he received in each, highest standing- C.rade .X- equivalent lo 90 per cent., or more. lii the iwo extra full courses his marks were above 8n per cent. (" H. C.U.VNDC.ICNT, .'\rlin;;-S((ii't.u \, lliitv.ufi t'nivrrr.ity.