1 66 THE IMMORTALITY OF ANIMALS 



particle belonging to him of that which constituted 

 his corporal frame a few years ago, yet he knows 

 that the soul which thinks within hiin, notwith- 

 standing all these changes, is the same ; and he is 

 the same person, who many years ago, played in 

 such a field, went to such a school, and performed 

 such acts common to life. 



Now if this argument adds anything to the proof 

 of the immortality of the soul of man, inasmuch 

 as all other animal bodies undergo the same kind 

 of changes and retain their identity, there is a 

 strong presumption that they too have immortal 

 souls. 



Another argument often used to indicate the im- 

 mortality of man is that of showing how each in- 

 dividual differs from all others. It is claimed that 

 no two persons are alike in looks, walk, voice, or 

 actions, and that the mental faculties are entirely 

 peculiar to each person; and yet this is equally true 

 as applied to animals. Although a flock of sheep, 

 a herd of cattle, or a number of fowls, or a corral 

 of horses may look alike, yet each one can be 

 readily recognized by intimate acquaintance. 



The fact that man possesses a faculty for enjoy- 

 ing happiness and that all do not receive an equal 



