viii CONTENTS 



CHAPTER III 



THE GENERAL FUNCTION OF MIND AND BRAIN 



(i) The generic function of Mind, as of the nervous system, is cor- 

 relation. (2) The special organ for effecting fresh correlation is 

 consciousness. (3) The deliverances of consciousness arise from 

 stimuli acting upon structures built up by experience, (4) on 

 foundations laid by heredity, (5) which supplies not only specific 

 adaptations, but a background to the entire life of consciousness. 



Pp. 29-40 



CHAPTER IV 



MENTAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE INDIVIDUAL 



The nature of correlation. Its relation to consciousness, and the means 

 of distinguishing its principal types. Behaviour in general may be 

 (<z) uncorrelated, or (3) correlated. The latter falls into three 

 main classes : (I.) Correlation by heredity, including (i) inherent 

 structural activity, and (2) reflex action. These are modifiable 

 (II.) by correlation by co-existent conditions. Of such correlation 

 we may distinguish : (i) Equilibration, by which is meant the 

 effect of the state in which the organism finds itself upon its action. 

 (2) Sensorimotor action, in which sense stimuli are so correlated as 

 to adapt general tendencies to individual cases. (3) Instinct, in 

 which trains of action are correlated with vital needs. Pp. 41-60 



CHAPTER V 



INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCE AND SOCIAL TRADITION 



Behaviour is further modified (III.) by correlation based on experience. 

 Here the effect of the past experience of the individual is seen : (i) 

 In modified susceptibility to present stimuli. (2) In accommoda- 

 tion of the equilibrium point to accustomed conditions. (3) In \f 

 the correlation of action with the relations of objects. The lowest 

 stage of this correlation is Inarticulate, and has two forms respon- 

 sible for the acquisition of skill and the formation of habit. 

 (4) There follows the Articulate correlation of concrete elements, 

 involving the evolution of ideas, (5) the correlation of universals, 

 and (6) finally the correlation of the principles underlying the 

 activity of correlation itself. On this basis the entire process of 

 evolution may be brought within the conscious sphere. Pp. 61-89 



