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instance, p. 24, and a letter in Nature^ vol. 43, 

 p. 434, thirteen years ago, under the heading 

 "Force and Determinism "). Inorganic 

 matter is impelled solely by pressure from 

 behind, it is not influenced by the future, 

 nor does it follow a preconceived course nor 

 seek a predetermined end. 



An organism animated by mind is in a 

 totally different case. The intangible in- 

 fluences of hunger, of a call, of perception of 

 something ahead, are then the dominant 

 feature. An intelligent animal which is 

 being pushed is in an ignominious position 

 and resents it ; when led, or when voluntarily 

 obeying a call, it is in its rightful attitude. 



The essence of mind is design and purpose. 

 There are some who deny that there is any 

 design or purpose in the universe at all : but 

 how can that be maintained when humanity 

 itself possesses these attributes ? (cf. pp. 54, 

 74). Is it not more reasonable to say that just 

 as we are conscious of the power of guidance 

 in ourselves, so guidance and intelligent 

 control may be an element running through 



