268 Instinct. 



Third, — There is an impulse to do certain acts 

 which, as the animal performs them, have no per- 

 ceived relation to the end to be secured by them. 



Fourth, — These instinctive impulses make con- 

 stant demands upon the senses to furnish the light, 

 or condition which they need for their best action. 



It may aid us in making the comparisons, to 

 bring the different points together. 



1. Obligation is given to secure the perfection 

 of the higher life of the individual and the race, 

 which is the highest good to both. 



Instinct of animals, is to secure the preserva- 

 tion of physical life, which is the greatest good to 

 them, and the condition of all good. 



2. Obligation impels to every act that se- 

 cures, or is judged to secure, the highest good of the 

 individual or race. 



Instinct impels to every act that tends to se- 

 cure the life of the individual, or species. 



3. Obligation impels to certain acts, though 

 they may not be seen by us at the time, to lead to 

 the greatest good. 



Instinct impels to certain acts not seen by the 

 animal, at the time, to have any relation to the con- 

 tinuance of life. 



4. Obligation depends upon the comprehend- 

 ing power for its light, or condition for right action. 



Instinct depends upon the senses for the con- 

 ditions of its action. 



This is another of those marked instances 

 where the method of action continues the same in 



