“As ages roll on there is doubtless a progression in human nature. The intellectual comes to rule the physical, and the moral claims to subordinate both. It is no longer strength of body that prevails, but strength of mind; while the law of God proclaims itself superior to both.”
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James McCosh
James McCosh was a 19th-century philosopher known for his contributions to religious and moral philosophy. His thoughts were deeply influenced by the Scottish Enlightenment and had a profound impact on the academic world. more
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