Evohition and Faith 



another generation ; the patriot who thinks of a 

 whole community and many generations; and 

 finally the philosopher and saint whose cares are 

 for humanity and eternity — these range them- 

 selves in an unbroken hierarchy." ^ 



But Professor James suggests, if he does not. 

 emphasize, a second series of equal importance. 

 Man is a social being living in families and com- 

 munities. These larger units also, through their 

 effects upon their members, are tested, and fos- 

 tered or destroyed, by the process of natural se- 

 lection. There is an increasing tendency, as we 

 have seen, to diminish competition and to In- 

 crease mutual aid by the combination of smaller 

 into larger groups. The man who works for the 

 establishment and betterment of these larger 

 units is putting his efforts in line with the trend 

 of evolution. 



Hence we may say that the intelligence of a 

 man is measured not only by the distance of his 

 ends and goal, but also by the size of the social 

 unit whose good he serves. The selfish individ- 

 ual, thinking only of himself; the father who 

 cares only for his family; the good neighbor; 



1 James, W., "Psychology," New York, 1893, p. loi. 



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