The Argument against Materialism 



Life and Matter 



A Criticism of Professor Haeckel's 

 "A Riddle of the Universe" 



By Sir Oliver Lodge 



Crown 8vo. $1.00 net. By mail $x.io 



The author fully acknowledges Haeckel's service to scien- 

 tific thought in introducing Darwinism into Germany, and 

 he admits that to advanced students Haeckel's writings can 

 do nothing but good. He believes, however, that to some 

 general readers they may do harm, unless accompanied by a 

 suitable qualification or antidote, especially an antidote 

 against the bigotry of their somewhat hasty and destructive 

 portions. 



" Deserves to rank with the best contributions by Huxley 

 to scientific literature; while from the scientific standpoint 

 it is timely in its appearance, brilliant in its conception, and 

 admirable in execution. It should be welcomed by all who 

 are interested in the development of true science, but who 

 have no patience for blatant materialism. . . The ut- 

 terance of a scientist eminent for his wonderful researches. 



. . . The book is full of interest and information." 



Rev. James M. Owen, Lynchburg, Va. 



" A fascinating reply to Haeckel's materialistic philosophy 

 of life. The arguments are sane and sound. Lodge is a 

 profound scientist, but he does not allow his scientific know- 

 ledge to obscure his general judgment." 



Providence Journal, 



New York Q. P. Putnam's Sons London 



