it is proved to be so, but because of the authority of those who
tell us so 215

But it will be found that these men do not understand their own
principle 216

And, that in what they consider their most important conclusions
they emphatically disregard it 217

One or other, therefore, of their opinions is worthless--their
denial of religion or their affirmation of morality 219

But we shall see this more clearly in considering the question of
consciousness and will 220

We shall see that, as far as science can inform us, man is nothing
but an automaton 220

But the positive school are afraid to admit this 221

And not daring to meet the question, they make a desperate effort
to confuse it 222

Two problems are involved in the matter: 1st. How is brain
action connected with consciousness 223

2nd. Is the consciousness that is connected with it something
separable from, and independent of it 223

The first of these problems has no bearing at all on any moral