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A IMPLICATION

-or —

J. G. hump:, M.A.,

1 1)1! riiK

CHAIR OF METAPHYSICS AND ETHICS, AND LOGIC,

IN TME

UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO.

To THE

//w/. G. W. /^oss. LL.D.

ToKONTC, August i.jlh. 18S9.

MiniiUi- of RdHcalhm f.-r O.iiariu.

Sir,—! b,;g leave to make application for the Chair of Metaphysics and Ethics, and Logic, in the
University of Toronto.

For a record of my standing in the University, I refer you to the Registrar's statement herewith submitted

On receivmg my Degree of H.A., I at once entered upon a post-graduate course of studv in fohns
Hopkms University. At the mid year's Examination 1 obtained the highest rank in Philosophy,' and at the
close of the session I won the nomination to the Fellowship in Psychology.

'I'he following year I continued my studies in Philosophy, Psychology, and Ethics, in Harvard Uni-
versity. At the mid-year's Examination I ^von highest standing, Ora.le A, over 90 ;/, in each subject and
was awarded the Thayer Scholarsiiip in Philosophy. At the end of the session I successfully passed the
Exammation for the Degree of iM.A.. and was appointed Roger's Fellow in Ethics.

Throughout my whole course I have endeavor -d to do' thorough work. The fact that I .^aiiv 1 in
Johns Mopkms University the highest standing in Philosophy, and afterwards the same in I'sychokr-y and
at Harvard Univeis.ty the Scholarship in Philosophy and the Fellowship in Ethics, is evidence that Philosophy
Psychology, and Ethics have alike received their due share of attention.

Should you see fit to honor me with the appointment, I should be willing to undertake the work at
once, ,f you desired it, and would do my utmost to give saiistliction. I believe that m- familiarity with
the work as previously carried on in the University of Toronto, and my subsequent training in fohns
Hopkms Universuy and Harvard, should render me competent to take charge of the Philosophical Dq.art-
ment; yet I feel convinced that it would be not only advantageous to myself, but also for the best interests
of the University, if I were allowed some iuriher time to continue my studies before undertaking tiie active
duties of teaching. This manner of appointmc'iit would be in accordAnce with the well-established -M.to.n
m many of the best .\mencan universities ol choosing a candidate from among the graduates of the
university, and allowing him time to equip himself thoroughly for the duties of an important and responsible
l)os.t.on. It would, moreover, give an oiH-brlunity for careful preparation spe.:ia!ly directed to the peculiar needs
ot this particular Department, and wouhl also pay a fitting tribute of resi.ect and honor to the vacant Chair

I enclose a number of testimonials from former instructors. F^or the estimation in which I am held
by the staff of the University of Toronto y<.u will doubtl.,.ss prefer to make direct enquiries.

I also enclose a copy of a letter of introdu<:tion given me in 1887 by my revere.l teacher, the late
Professor Oeorge Paxton ^'oimg.

If 1 am honored with the a,.poin'ment. it shall be my constant aim to emulate the example of a noble
predecessor, and to prove myself worthy of the confulence rei)osed in me.

I am,

Honoralile Sir,

\'(nir obedient servant.

JAMES OIBSON HUME.

The EDITH ami I.ORNK PIRRCK
COLLECTION o/CANADI ANA

^ecns University at Kingston

!ALS RECEIVED BY MR. HUME,

inl.E THE MiNISTKR OK lUWCATION.

Cicorge Paxtoii Young says :

" I have a high opinion of Mr. Hume's capacity for the
study of rUilusophy. * * * His course under me
has been purely theoretical. The practical work done in
Johns Hopkins will be new to him, but 1 shall be disappointed
if he does not take to it zealously, intelligently, and with
results satisfactory to his instructors."

From Maurice Hutton« M.A.

Professor of Classics, University of Toronto.

,»••»•♦

Mr. Hume attended my classes throughout his course,
in connection with his classes in Philosophy, and although
the task of reading for double honours presents such diOi-
culties that it is now rarely attempted, and although Classics
were not his principal subject, he qualified himself for a
classical degree with honours. His success in the Depart-
ment of Philosophy is a sufficient gu,arantee of his intelligence
and mental grasp, but in addition to his other gifts to which
his classical work may be permitted to bear testimony—
the gift of langaage, of literary taste, and of expression— his
classical papers incidentally proved also 'hat he .ippreciated
the kindred subjects of Law, History, and Poli'ical Science
generally.

From J. McD. Duncan, B.A.,

Late Fellow in Metaphysics and Ethics, and Logic, in Uni-
versity College, and Examiner in Toronto University.

Mr. Hume has had the advantages of a thorough train-
ing under the late Professor Young in the Theoretical
..i>..pi«.Nt»rrt of Philosophy, while his studies at the Uni-
versities of Johns Hopkins and Harvard have given him an
acquaintance with the results of modern psychological re-
search, and have at the same time widened his knowledge
of philosophical theory.

As a result of the diligent pursuit of these ditl'erent
courses of study Mr. Hume is peculiarly well fitted to take
charge of the important department for a position at the head
of which he is an applicant.

From John Seath, B.A.,

Inspector of High Schools for Ontario.

His University standing is a guarantee of his scholar-
ship, and the late Professor Young frequently described him
to me as being one of the best, if not the best, of his students.
I know of no other Canadian whom I should support so
heartily as Mr. Hume for the vacant Professorship in Mental
and Moral Science in University College, Toronto.

From Dr. G. Stanley Hall,

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,
Neur.al Histology, and Pedagogics, in this University.

Mr. Hume is a man of great devotion to his chosen field
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.

[Note.— 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 nromising of my graduate class of the past year.

From Dr. D. C. Gilman.

President of Johns Hopkins University.

It gi\ 2s me pleasure to endorse and confirm the certifi-
cates given by my colleagues. Dr. Stanley Hall and Dr. R.
T. Ely. to Mr. J. G. Hume.

Daring 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. (.V Hume has been an assiduous and successful
student here in the Department of Philosophy during this
academic year and obtained at its close the well-merited
distinction of a Graduate Fellowship.

It was manifest 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
critical judgment and original tliought which are requisite
for success as a teacher of Philosophy, and 1 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 respect and trust
from his 7)upils.

From Dr. Josiah Royce,

Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University.

He has spent the last year here, and in addition to one
full CoUepe 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 ]<einen
Vernunft." This graduate course, adapted as it is to a
small company of advanced students, has broiiglit me into
pretty close contact with Mr. Hume, so that my 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 .iddition 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 hiiu.

In short, Mr. Hume came amongst us an entire stranger,
and 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 studies
would be likely *.o continue work in your University along
those lines of research which Professor Young specially
favored.

[Note.- — Theses on the following subjects were written
during Mr. Hume's residence in Harvard.

I'OR Profussor Rovci; :

"Causation."

" Evolution."

"Spinoza's I'hilosophy and ICthics."

"Kant's I're-critical Development."

" Kant's Theism."
For Professor ]ames:

" Sensaiion."
Each was ranked (irade A -over 90 per cent.]

From Francis O. Peabody, LL.D.,

Professoi of Ethics, Harvard University.

Mr. Hume studied in the Philosophical courses which I
conduct, and distinguished himself as a mature and zealous
student, and in my private relations with him I have come
to feel great confidence in his character and pur|ioses.

I have no doubt that he will make his way to honf>rable
and useful service.

Few better students have been with me of late years.

From the Rev. Smith Hutcheson,

Mr. Hume's first Pastor.

• •••*•*

I firmly believe Mr. Hume would conscientiously dis-
charge the duties of a I'niversity teacher with an earnest
desire for the welfare and true interests of all students com-
mitted to his instruction and care. Mr. Hume joined the
membership of Guthrie Church, Oro, while 1 was Minister
there. I am happy to say he is an honor to the clnirch of
Christ.

From the Rev. H. IVI. Parsons,

Pastor of Kn<ix Church, Toronto.

I take gre.it pleasure in commending Mr. James Gibscm
Hume as a gentleman of unblemished Christian character,
and of fine moral reputation. He has been for some years
and is still a member of Knox Presbyterian Church.

*******

From the Rev. Alexander Gilray,

Pastor of College Street Presbyterian Church.

From the time Mr. J, G. Hume entered the common
school till the present, his course has been one of continued
and marked success.

With all his distinguished attainments at home and
and abroad in the various universities, he has ever borne a
character noted for sterling integrity and high moral worth.

Should Mr. Hume receive the position for which he is
now an applicant, there is good reason for the confi nee
that with true independence he will efficiently maintain and
advance the work of the late eminent Dr. Young.

The following, among others, have written directly to
the Minister of Education :

Professo:! William James,

l^rofussoi- of I'syohology, H.irvard University. Representative of
ilic Psyclie'.ogists of tiic I'nited Stales at tlie Convention of
Psychologists, now be''ig held in Paris, France.

Dr. Duren J. H. Warh,

Professor of History of Philosophy, Harvard University.

j. H. Hyslop, Ph.D.,

Professor of Philosophy in Columbia College, New York ; late
Fellow in Johns Hopkins University.

T. M. LoGiE, B.A.,

Late Fellow in Metaphysics and Ethics, and Logic, University of
Toronto.

J. C. Morgan, M.A.,

Inspector of Pnblic Schools for the County of Simcoe.

The Rev. Walter Laidlaw, .M.A., (Tor.),

Pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church, West Troy, N.Y.

3C91SO

Subsequent Letter to the Hon. G. W. Ross.

Tl> Till.

I'oRONTo, August 27th, l88(;.

lion. (,\ //'. M'.vv. /,/../>..

Miithli-r (if l\(l:u<i>!i'ii for Oiitiirii.

SiK, SiiUL- |ilaciii^ my applicatioi) and testimonials in ymr iiands. I have received a nimiher of letters

of recommendation which I forward to you, trusting that you will kindly 'onsider them with the others.

I siiould also like to pku'o in your hands, copies of my Theses entitled 'Theories of Apperception" and
"Sensation."

The Thesis on '-Theories of Appcrccjition " was presented for the I'ellowshii) at Johns Hopkins University.
It was examined by Dr. (1. Stanley Hall and i'rofessor I'.mmott, of Johns Hojikins University, and was awarded
first place.

The 'I'hesis on "Sensation " was written for I'rofessor \Villiam James, of Harvard University, tlie eminent
P.sychologist. I was re([uested to read it before the advanced class in I'sychology in Harvard, and I'rofessor
fames has asked me to allow hmi to mc.orporaie it in his new f-'-^^-'O "" I'sycholo.yy, which i'-- evpected to
be a standard work on the subject.

The following Theses were written for i'rofessor Josiali koyce, and were very hiL;hly conunended, each one
of them bein,; ranked (Irade A. (o\er 00 |)er cent.):

"Causation."
"pAolution."

"Spino/a's l'liilos()|)hy and I'Uhics."
"Kant's Pre -critical I levelopinent."
"Rain's Theism."
A number of I'lssavs on luhical topics were written for Hr. I'rancis (1. I'eabody. liesides vankin;.,' them as
(Irade A, he has spoken highly of 'heir merits. Tiiey are still in his piwsession.

I would f'lrthenii )re say that I would prefer you to consider my applic ilion with.)ut refereni:e to the fact
that I am a Canadian and a Uiraduate of Uie Uni\ersily of Toronto, but entirely with --eference to my fitness lor
the position ; but I w uld al.o desire you to take into consideration that my studies have made me fairly familiar
with the various suh-depariments reipiired in the Department of .Meta[)hysics as taught in the University of
'I'oronto; that is to say, I have given about equal attention to the three main divisions of the Department, History
of Philosophy, Theory of K:iowled:j:e, and Moral Philoso|)!iy.

I am,

Honorable Sir,

\'our obedieiu servant,

JAMKS GIP,SON HUME.

Statemer't of the Registrar of the University
of Toronto.

Referred to in the foregoing AppU.jation.

In 1SS5 I"irst-chi.-s Hoiiiir.s in ; ;rei:k, [^.'Uiii, i',ii.,'lih, flis-
tory, I-ogic, reid Metaphysics.

Scholnrsliip in Mciaplnsics.

("icneral r'r.>ficii.iicy.

[n iSSfi — Schdlar'^hip in Menial ami Mov,-i! Scicncfi.

I.ansdnwne C^ild Medal in Mental ."^cionn^ nnd
Classics.

Certificate of Standing', obtained by Mr. Hume
In Harvard University.

II,\i;v.\KMi ('I'l.i.iu.K, ' 'amliridge, M.v-;'. , Aufj. .: th, iSSq

Mr. 1. Ci. l.[ume tock two full C'nirsc: in addition 10 onr
roquirenicnls fi'r the degree of A..M.

He look, moreover, two extr.-' lmU-coin>ts in whicli he
has no record.

In the four full rourses rc'liiired, he red ivi'd in each,
highest M.mdinf; f.rade .\— eipiiv-alent 10 00 (ler eem., or
ninve.

In tile iwo extra full eo-jres his marks were alio\-e
80 prr r^tu.

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