Date of Award

6-1928

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Department

Philosophy

First Advisor

John A. Lapp

Second Advisor

John McCormic

Abstract

Man gradually recedes from his primitive forefathers and in like proportion he recedes from his barbaric days. With this recession as the centuries passed man adopted a kindlier and more humane attitude toward his fellow man; he no longer hanged his neighbor for stealing a kerchief, nor placed him in stocks for public ridicule. Man has come to realize that other men are also human beings with the same tendencies and emotions. The equality of man was definitely expressed in the Declaration of Independence, "That all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights." It was then acknowledged that all men had rights, but the children unable to protect themselves became the pawns of industry after the Industrial Revolution. Years passed before any legislation was enacted to protect children from unscrupulous employers. Gradually such laws v/ere placed on the statute books. Nov/ that they were protected from industry, provisions had to be made for the orphaned and half-orphaned children. Buildings—many and large, known as orphan asylums were erected in which to keep these waifs of humanity. The county or state in which such a building was located financed the care of these children. They were given excellent attention, were taught system and regularity in all things, but lacked that which every child wants—a mother’s pampering and care.

Comments

A thesis submitted partially to fulfill the requirements for The Degree of Bachelor of Philosophy, College of Liberal Arts, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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