Swear Not at All

Set in 1817, this work critiques the parliamentary ceremony's necessity, highlighting its ineffectiveness and proposing better alternatives for achieving practical good. It argues that the ceremony fosters a disregard for moral and religious principles, particularly within the Church of England's universities, with a focus on Oxford. The text serves as a prelude to a broader examination of evidence and its rationale, offering a thought-provoking analysis of institutional practices and their implications on ethical standards in education.