Remarks of the Translator. 



W. M. Wheeler, of Texas University, suggests, that a 

 translation of Wasmann's psychological essays might 

 prove useful for American readers. Prof. Wheeler's 

 psychological views are, in general, very similar to 

 those of Wasmann; but as he does not accept Was- 

 mann's definition of instinct and intelligence, some crit- 

 ical remarks on his objections have been added by the 

 author to the fourth chapter of this English translation 

 of his book. Moreover, the reader will find some addi- 

 tional notes on the psychological views of Loeb and 

 Garner. 



We shall consider it an ample reward for our 

 trouble, if even a few thorough scientists become ac- 

 quainted through this translation with Wasmann's val- 

 uable publications. 



Canisius College, Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. j, 1902. 



