The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-03
The American Institute of
Christian Philosophy.


FIRsr-To investigate fully and impart ally
the most important questions Of philosophy and
science, but more especially those that bear upon
the great truths revealed in Holy Scripture.
SEcoND.-To associate men of science and
authors who have already been engaged in such
investigations, and all others who may be inter
ested In them in order to strengthen their efforts
by association, and by bringing together the re.
suits OF such labors after full discussion in the
printed transaction of an institution; to give
great force and influence to proofs and argu.
ments which might be little known, or even
disregarded, If put forward merely by indi-
viduals.
THIRD.-To consider the mutual bearings of
the various scientific conclusions arrived at in
the several distinct branches into which science
is now divided, In order to get rid of contradic-
tons and conflicting hypothesis, and thus pro-
mote the real advancement of true science and
to examine and discuss all supposed scientific
results with reference to. final causes, and the
more comprehensive and fundamental principles
OF philosophy proper, based upon faith in the
existence of one Eternal God, the Creator of all
things.
| FoURTH.-To publish papers read before the
society IN the furtherance of the above objects,
along with full reports of the discussions there
on, In the form of journal, or as the transac-
tions of the Institute, or in a quarterly review
of Christian science.
| FIFTH.-When subjects have been fully dis
cussed, to make the results known by means of
lectures of more popular kind, and to publish
| such lectures
SIxTH.-TO publish English translations of
important foreign works of real scientific and
philosophical value especially those bearing
upon the relation between the Scriptures and
| sciences and to co operate with other phlloso-
phlcal societies at home and abroad, which are
now and may hereafter be formed in the interest
of Scrptural truth and of real science. and gen
orally IN turtherance of the objects of this so
ciety.
SEvENTH.-To found library and reading
room for the use of members of the Institute
combining the advantages of a literary club.
EIGHTH.-To interest Christian men and wo-
men, learned and untear1,ed, in the production,
the circulation and the reading of a literature
which shall promote intellectual and religious
culture
The annual subscription for members is ten
dollars. The annual subscription for associates
| is five dollars. One hundred dollars will con.
stitute life member, and fifty dollars life as
sociate.
Members are entitled to free COPY, bv mail
OF each number OF the official publication which
contains the papers read before the Institute
also to a free ticket to every course of lectures
delivered under the auspices of the Institute
also to free use OF the Institutes library.
The Institute publishes the lectures
and papers read before it, in the form of
a periodical called the Christian -Philoso-
ply Quarterly. The number for Octo-
Der, 1881, had the following articles:
l. Historical. ?. The Cry of Conflict" by
President Deems, of the Institute. 8. What we
mean by Christian Philosophy, by President
Porter, of Yale College. T. Some Difficulties in
Modern Materialism, by Professor Browne of
Boston University. o. The Religious Aspects
OF the American Scientific Association, by Prof
Irowbrldge, of Glasgow, Mo.
The number for January, 1882, had
the following articles:
l; On the Origin and Primitive State of Man.
oy frot. stephen Alexander, Princeton 2. As
Economical Facts and Fancies for Pbilosonbical
Thinkers. by Prof. Young Princeton. 8. Con
ditions of Spiritual Sight by Rev. A. H. Brad
ford. 4. Foundations of Christian Belief bv
Rev. DR.. Lyman Abbott. 5. Freedom of viii
Emplrlcally Considered, by President John Bias
com. g. Historical. Z. Notes
Those who are not members of the In
sttute receive the Quarterly for two dol !
lars year, from the pubIishers-A. D
F. Randolph q Co., 900 Broadway, N. Y.
There are no honorary members
every membership is paid for. There
are no salaries: every officer gives his
services and contributes money to carry |
on this work. The Institute is not a wear
old, and already it numbers amongst its
nearly two hundred members many of
the most distinguished scientific and
philosophical men in the country; a num-
Der of wealthy gentlemen who make no
pretenslon to learning, but have zeal for
the cause of truth; and number of per
sons who are simply, humble laymen.
loving the truth as it is in Jesus. and
contributing their annual fees to push
the work OF this noble institution.
The officers for this year are: Charles
+. Deems, D. D., LID, President Vice
Presidents: w. H. Allen, LID. Presi-
dent of Girard College, John Bascom
D. D., LID, Hon. Kemp P. Battle
LID, Rev. DR.. Hitchcock, President
OF Union Theological Seminary, Mark
Hopkins, d. D., LID, Rev. Bisbop
Hurst, Gen. G. w. Gusts Lee, Rev
Chancellor Nell, Rev. Bishop McTveire
Francis l.. Patton, D. D., LID. Noah
Porter, D. D., LID, w. A. Scott. D. D,
LID, and Ri Hon the Earl of Shaftes-
bury; Rev. Amory H. Bradford. Secre-
tary; William o. Mcdowell, Treasurer
All applications for information and
membership should be addressed to Rev
A. ii. Bradford, Secretary, and all postal
orders, checks drafts, etc., should be
made payable to w. O. Mcdowell.