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leges ; such studies should not be subordinated to the so-called culture 

 studies for they are culture studies themselves of a very high type ; 

 the study of universal grammar leads to precision, that of these 

 studies even more ; the former recjuires delicate perception of re- 

 semblances and differences, the latter even more ; the former strength- 

 ens verbal memory, so does the latter while strengthening and 

 cultivating the sense memory also; but the study of the latter 

 does far more, if properly conducted ; it leads the man to be- 

 come careful of his positions, to be cautious in making induc- 

 tions, to be less tenacious of his opinions and to be tolerant of the 

 opinions of others, that is, to maintain a judicial frame of mind. At 

 the same time, scientific studies should not predominate greatly in the 

 curriculum lest irregular development result. At graduation the 

 man ought to have laid a foundation for whatever pursuit he is to fol- 

 low ; he should have the polish and ease coming from the study of lan- 

 guage and literature, the logical mode of thought coming from the study 

 of mathematics, with the knowledge, strength and judicial tendency 

 coming from the study of inductive sciences. 



Yet this is not all that should result from college training. No 

 mere collegiate course, though it embrace the best features of all, can 

 lead sufficiently to such breadth of view as will enable the student to 

 make special application of his knowledge or of his methods to every day 

 problems. Such training is left ordinarily for post collegiate years, but 

 it would be vastly better if some were received during collegiate years. 

 It can be imparted by means of the so-called technical courses, say, for 

 example, mining or civil engineering. Those courses require a very 

 thorough knowledge of the general studies ; no parrot like preparation 

 in mathematics, mechanics, geology or chemistry will avail ; the prin- 

 ciples must be understood so as to be used readily and to be applied 

 in all their bearings and relatioas with accuracy and despatch; for 

 problems are presented to students which involve consideration of 

 events apparently remote, of conditions apparently unrelated, and the 

 reconciliation of forces apparently the most antagonistic. The whole 

 process is that followed in later life, when a man must determine his 

 procedure in business or in professional work by careful consideration 

 of present conditions in the light of experience. This is recognized in 

 France, where only a small proportion of those taking technical courses 

 do so with the intention of making them the basis for a professional 

 career. 



