To THE SENATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO : 

 GENTLEMEN : 



I certify that the thesis presented by Mr. Joseph 

 Roy Sanderson, M.A., entitled "The Question of the Method 

 and Application of a Theory of Evolution to the Problems of 

 Ethics " is a distinct contribution to the knowledge of the 

 subject of which it treats, and recommend that it be accepted 

 for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy. 



(Signed) J. G. HUME, 



Professor of History of Philosophy 

 and Professor of Ethics. 



I hereby certify that the thesis above mentioned has 

 been accepted by the Senate of the University of Toronto for 

 the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in accordance with the Terms 

 of the Statute in that behalf. 



(Signed) JAMES BREBNER, 



Registrar. 



May 2nd, zyi2. 



