Duality of thought and language : an outline of original research / by Emil Sutro.

  • Sutro, Emil, 1832-1906.
Date:
1904
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Credit: Duality of thought and language : an outline of original research / by Emil Sutro. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    I beg to add to the above the following; Mr. Russell in his “ review ” also made use of these words; “You (Mr. Werner) class Mr. Sutro with that earnest scientist, Doctor Frank E. Miller, saying: ‘ Attention should be paid ’ and ‘ these men must be answered. They will not subside; they will keep on until they refute or are refuted.’ ’’ If the reader will kindly turn to the article of “ Duality of Voice ” entitled “ Songs, Singers and Physiology,” he will on page 210 find my estimate of Dr. Miller’s accomplishments in connection with the voice; that entire chapter having been inspired by Mr. Russell’s attack; several entire sentences thereof, in fact, having been taken from the preceding “ reply.” The only other review of any length and conse- quence, which has appeared in any American musical or scientific journal, either in favor of or in opposition to my work from 1894 to this date, that I am aware of, is the following, and my reply to the same is also all I have ever written for publication outside of my books. This fact that my work has been so completely ignored in this country, although I do not think any excuse necessary, I am frank to say, may possibly have to some extent influenced my views concerning ihe American people in matters of this kind, as ex- pressed in this book, although it is my earnest desire to be ever frank and impartial in my statements. ]\Iy studies up to the time of this writing (spring of 1904) have not created the first ripple of a sensation in any American university; yet I dare say the time will