Observations on the office of a faithful teacher and on the duty of the attentive student of medicine, delivered as an introductory lecture to the institutions of medicine in the University of Edinburgh, on the 29th of October 1823 / by Andrew Duncan.

  • Duncan, Andrew, 1744-1828.
Date:
1823
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    Societies, or associations, for mutual improvement which have been here so long and so deservedly held in high esteem. Of these institutions, free and candid examination is the very basis. In them different opinions are considered and can- vassed. The doubts of different hearers are sta- ted and explained, and, by candid observation and reflection, are either confirmed or removed. In these exercises, latent genius is called forth, and judgment is matured by exertion; and while the powers of invention and understanding are im- proved, habits of industry are acquired. Activi- ty is inspired by example, and merit is cherished by esteem. Thus, the pains of business are sweetened by the pleasures of emulation, and the exertions of every individual have an immediate tendency to the improvement of all. That Student, however, who is anxious to reap the full advantages of such institutions, must not be merely the silent hearer of the papers or ob- servations of others. Besides endeavouring to con- tribute to the general improvement, whether by the communication of facts or opinions, even the youngest Student should reflect, that it is of much ijiore consequence to him to have a solution of his