James Walker

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James Walker

1794–1874

A Unitarian minister, philosopher, and educator, he spent much of his life shaping religious and academic life in Massachusetts. He later served as president of Harvard College, where he was known for thoughtful leadership and a strong interest in moral philosophy.

2 Audiobooks

The Spirit Proper to the Times A Sermon preached in King's Chapel, Boston, Sunday, May 12, 1861

The Spirit Proper to the Times A Sermon preached in King's Chapel, Boston, Sunday, May 12, 1861

by James Walker

A Sermon Delivered before His Excellency Levi Lincoln, Governor, His Honor Thomas L. Winthrop, Lieutenant Governor, the Hon. Council, the Senate, and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the day of General Election, May 28, 1828

A Sermon Delivered before His Excellency Levi Lincoln, Governor, His Honor Thomas L. Winthrop, Lieutenant Governor, the Hon. Council, the Senate, and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the day of General Election, May 28, 1828

by James Walker

About the author

Born in Massachusetts in 1794, James Walker studied at Harvard and went on to become a prominent Unitarian minister. He served for many years as pastor of the church in Charlestown, building a reputation as a careful thinker, preacher, and teacher.

Walker was also closely tied to Harvard throughout his career. He taught moral philosophy, helped lead the college during a period of change, and served as president of Harvard College from 1853 to 1860.

Alongside his work as a minister and educator, he wrote and lectured on religion, ethics, and philosophy. For readers interested in 19th-century American thought, his life offers a window into the close ties between faith, education, and public life in that era.