A Discouraged Philosopher
Finish philosophy doctorate as soon as possible; since you’ve already started, you must finish without interruption; examination anxiety
By the Grace of G-d
29th of Tammuz, 5713
Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mr. Irving Block
3801 Harding Road
Nashville, Tenn.
Dear Mr. Block:
I have received your letter of June 17, in which you furnish additional information concerning your status at Harvard in connection with your studies, and request my advice.
As I told you when you visited me, it is my opinion that if in the course of a year you can cover all the required credits for the Ph.D, and then write your thesis wherever you will be, this would be the more logical course, inasmuch as you have already begun your studies. For to interrupt your studies at this stage, would make a resumption more difficult later. As for your anxiety with regard to examinations, you will surely pass them with the necessary effort on your part.
Since you write that you hope to be in New York in the latter part of July or early August, there will be an opportunity to discuss your problem again should there be any changes.
With blessing
M. Schneerson
