French, written in flowing and rather careless style. Among many fine original thoughts, the reader finds some absurd and extravagant ones, and not a few specimens of loose and incoherent reasoning.

As a whole, however, to all who are fond of philosophi cal studies, and can think for themselves, they are both interesting and instructive. Those who do not embrace his views will at least honor his industry, learning, and genius, and will be delighted with the easy and prompt way in which he speaks out his mind. To those not familiar with the French, his Elements of Psychology, translated by Dr. Henry, of New York, will be found a valuable substitute for his original writings at large.

We have thus glanced at the leading peculiarities and advocates of the German school of philosophy. That its general tendency is to displace the teachings of revealed religion, to give undue exaltation to human reason, to feed the fires of vanity, and to substitute, for THE ONE LIVING PERSONAL JEHOVAH, the dreams of A PAGAN PANTHEISM, facts have abundantly proved.

AND

Yet these facts ought not to bear unkindly upon the men who have espoused and advocated this philosophy. It is a wise and just maxim, that men ought not to be held responsible for the consequences of their doctrines, when they do not intend and cannot foresee them. Among the philosophers of this school are some of the richest thinkers, the purest spirits, and the brightest ornaments of humanity. Besides, the philosophy itself embodies many of the loftiest truths and noblest sentiments within the range of the human intellect.

QUESTIONS ON CHAPTER II.

The father of this school? What is said of him and Aristotle ? Des Cartes ? His philosophy? Malebranche? His views ? H Of him and Locke in connection?

Spinoza? Peculiarities of his philosophy? character? What is said of Leibnitz? What did he propose to do? Wherein

did he differ from Des Cartes? What was the success of his philosophy? Who expounded and defended it? What can you say of Wolf? When was Kant born? What is said of him? What distinctions does he make in philosophy? Effects of Kant's writings? Mention other writers of this school. Definition of transcendental in the note? What is said of Cousin? Of his philosophy? What does he think of Bacon, Locke, &c.? How does he consider reason? Mention some of the original ideas of reason. Tendencies of the German philosophy ? Remark?

CHAPTER III.

THE BRITISH SCHOOL.

ARISTOTLE, the ancient founder of this great school, was born at Stagira, 384 years before Christ. Inheriting a fortune, it was his early ambition to devote his life and means to philosophical studies. At the age of seventeen, he commenced attendance on the instructions of Plato, at Athens. The brilliancy of his genius soon outshone that of all his associates, insomuch that Plato considered him the intellect of his school. He continued to prosecute his studies with Plato twenty years, deaf alike to the calls of pleasure and of courtly ambition.

On the death of Plato, he was by Philip chosen preceptor of his son Alexander, which office he discharged eight years, until his pupil's accession to the throne. He was of a spare habit, ate and slept but little, was retiring and simple in his manners, and was wholly devoted to study.

An alienation of feeling is said to have arisen between Aristotle and Plato, towards the latter part of Plato's life, owing to their different philosophical views. Aristotle had the boldness to institute a new theory and enter upon a new track of thought. This awakened the jealousy of Plato, who became subsequently as bitter towards him as he had previously been friendly. It is hoped, for the honor of philosophy, that this is not true, although the current developments of human nature look very much as though it may be.

The writings of Aristotle have sometimes been compared with those of Plato; but they are really very unlike them. The writings of Plato are characterized by

did he differ from Des Cartes? What was the success of his philosophy? Who expounded and defended it? What can you say of Wolf? When was Kant born? What is said of him? What distinctions does he make in philosophy? Effects of Kant's writings? Mention other writers of this school. Definition of transcendental in the note? What is said of Cousin? Of his philosophy? What does he think of Bacon, Locke, &c.? How does he consider reason? Mention some of the original ideas of reason. Tendencies of the German philosophy ? Remark?

CHAPTER III.

THE BRITISH SCHOOL.

ARISTOTLE, the ancient founder of this great school, was born at Stagira, 384 years before Christ. Inheriting a fortune, it was his early ambition to devote his life and means to philosophical studies. At the age of seventeen, he commenced attendance on the instructions of Plato, at Athens. The brilliancy of his genius soon outshone that of all his associates, insomuch that Plato considered him the intellect of his school. He continued to prosecute his studies with Plato twenty years, deaf alike to the calls of pleasure and of courtly ambition.

On the death of Plato, he was by Philip chosen preceptor of his son Alexander, which office he discharged eight years, until his pupil's accession to the throne. He was of a spare habit, ate and slept but little, was retiring and simple in his manners, and was wholly devoted to study.

An alienation of feeling is said to have arisen between Aristotle and Plato, towards the latter part of Plato's life, owing to their different philosophical views. Aristotle had the boldness to institute a new theory and enter upon a new track of thought. This awakened the jealousy of Plato, who became subsequently as bitter towards him as he had previously been friendly. It is hoped, for the honor of philosophy, that this is not true, although the current developments of human nature look very much as though it may be.

The writings of Aristotle have sometimes been compared with those of Plato; but they are really very unlike them. The writings of Plato are characterized by