Thoughts on Religion by George John Romanes
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has gained in the domain of physical science, e.g.
Logical priority of mind over matter. Consequent untenability of materialism. Relativity of knowledge. The order of nature, conservation of energy and indestructibility of matter within human experience, the principle of evolution and survival of the fittest.' [18] For the meaning of 'pure' agnosticism see below, pp. 107 ff. PART I. THE INFLUENCE OF SCIENCE UPON RELIGION. I. I propose to consider, in a series of three papers, the influence of Science upon Religion. In doing this I shall seek to confine myself to the strictly rational aspect of the subject, without travelling into any |
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