Morning journal and courier., 1885-04-27
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

stLouis Pasteur; his Life and Letters" by
his son-in-law, translated from the French
by Lady Claud Hamilton, is just from the
press of D. Appleton & Co., New York. M.
Pasteur is the great Investigator who has
discovered a new world-that of the infinite
ly little The author of this work has been
able to follow in all its developments Pas
teur's series of scientific conauests, from his
first studies on molecular dissymmetry down
to his most recent Investigations ON hy
drophobia and virulent diseases The book
gives the point of his departure, the methods
by which he arrived at principles and at the
consequences which flow from these princi-
pies. With the exposition of the doctrine of
Pasteur are mingled some fragments of his bi-
ography. The work of the translator is diff
cult but mas been well executed in this vol
ume.' To anyone interested in Investigations
and their results, the book will be both inter
esting to read and invaluable as a book of
reference. For sale in this city by Judd the
bookseller.
Few men have attained to such maturity
in philosophical thinking, and are so familiar
with psychology and philosophy, as President
Porter of Yale His works are well marked
by depth of thought that is, at the same
time, scholarly interesting and strong. ''The
Human Intellect and the Elements of Intel
lectual Science have found their way into
the libraries of all the philosophical thinkers
of the country and are numbered among the
best works A new work entitled ''The
Elements of Moral Science" by President
Porter, has been published. This is not in
tended to form a scholastic treatise, though
all of its conclusions are traced to their ulti-
mate principles The author does not sim
ply give his own views of the theory and
practice of morals, in scientific form, but by
abundant illustrations and clear definitions,
together with practical discussions and en-
forcements, he gives to the work complete
ness which is characterized by extended read
ing and reflection. The treatise deals with
all it's questions in the light
of underlying principles, and af-
fords the reader the guide for earnest thought
upon the duties and moral responsibilities of
man. Especial emphasis is put upon the en-
forcement of social obligations and great
stress is laid upon the import and value of
the Christian ethics. The work is divided
into two parts-the Theory of Duty and the
Practice of Duty OF Ethics. It is now used
by the senior class in Yale college, and is
excellent textbook for students in their pre-
parations for the class room. AS work in
moral philosophy it is destined to occupy
high place. Charles Scribner's Sons,
publishers, New York. For sale in this city
by Judd the bookseller.
f'The Nature and Reality of Religion is
work containing controversy between
Frederic Harrison and Herbert Spencer, with
an introduction notes and an appendix on
ssThe Religious Value of the Unknowable,"
by Count D'Alvie1la. The controversy be-
tween Harrison and Spencer concerning re-
igion, which appeared in the Nineteenth
Century" and ''The Popular Science Month
ly," has attracted great deal of attention
The subject is one of deep interest, and is
treated by men of high position and great
ability This volume does not
concern itself with the discussion
as 30 personal polemic, but because of the
light which it throws on a great subject
Herbert Spencer's views on religion have
been understood and misrepresented, and he
has been in position where he could not de-
fend them favorably. They are now attack
ed by one of the greatest of English writer's,
and as Mr.. Spencer is here more prominent
in the defence of his views, the book gives
the controversy in most favorable way for
the judgment of the people. The work has
been edited with the purpose of still further
explaining and vindcating the religious
views and doctrines of Mr.. Spencer. ''The
Religious Value of the Unknowable," by
Count D'Alviella, is review of the Harrison
Spencer discussion and has been translated
expressly for this work. Mr.. Spencer's syn
| opsis of the 'tSynthetic Philosophy is re-
| printed in the appendix. The work is neatly
bound and printed in clear type The title
speaks for its merits. D, Appleton & Co.,
publishers, New York. For sale in this city
/ by Judd the bookseller