In 1875 he was appointed praelector on moral and political philosophy at Trinity, in 1883 he was elected Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy, and in 1885, the religious test having been removed, his college once more elected him to a fellowship on the foundation.
He was appointed praelector on moral and political philosophy at Trinity. This was in 1875. He was elected Knightbridge Professor of Philosophy. This was in 1883. The religious test having been removed, his college once more elected him to a fellowship on the foundation. This was in 1885.