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Editorial
January 2, 1925
The Alaska Daily Empire
Juneau, Alaska
What is this article about?
The editorial contrasts President Coolidge's praise for scientists who accept truth unconditionally with William Jennings Bryan's assertion of a right to believe freely, arguing that rational minds follow evidence, and notes public preference for Coolidge.
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COOLIDGE AND BRYAN
President Coolidge praises scientists who have devoted "endless ages" to create in men the courage that will accept "truth simply because it is truth."
Contrast that with Mr. Bryan's contention that "a man has a right to believe as he pleases!"
No scientific, truth-seeking, philosophic or well balanced mind claims or exercises the right to believe as it pleases. Such a mind believes as its knowledge, experience and reasoning directs it. It does not choose its destination in advance. It follows truth wherever it may lead and accepts it "simply because it is truth."
No wonder the American people seem to have a preference for Coolidge over Bryan.
President Coolidge praises scientists who have devoted "endless ages" to create in men the courage that will accept "truth simply because it is truth."
Contrast that with Mr. Bryan's contention that "a man has a right to believe as he pleases!"
No scientific, truth-seeking, philosophic or well balanced mind claims or exercises the right to believe as it pleases. Such a mind believes as its knowledge, experience and reasoning directs it. It does not choose its destination in advance. It follows truth wherever it may lead and accepts it "simply because it is truth."
No wonder the American people seem to have a preference for Coolidge over Bryan.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Science Or Medicine
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Coolidge
Bryan
Truth
Science
Belief
Philosophy
What entities or persons were involved?
President Coolidge
Mr. Bryan
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Contrast Between Coolidge's And Bryan's Views On Truth And Belief
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Coolidge And Critical Of Bryan
Key Figures
President Coolidge
Mr. Bryan
Key Arguments
Coolidge Praises Scientists For Creating Courage To Accept Truth Simply Because It Is Truth
Bryan Contends That A Man Has A Right To Believe As He Pleases
No Rational Mind Claims The Right To Believe As It Pleases But Follows Knowledge, Experience, And Reasoning
Such A Mind Accepts Truth Wherever It Leads
American People Prefer Coolidge Over Bryan