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is equal to the Effect" the terms of scientific de- 

 scription require themselves to be explained; the 

 beginnings from which Science starts contain much 

 that is "given" or taken for granted; the terms of 

 scientific descriptions are "conceptual formulae." 

 Before problems such as the origin of living creatures 

 upon the earth, the secret of the organism, the rela- 

 tion of soul and body, Science and Philosophy 

 must meet. Science offers certain contributions to 

 the discussion and must then remain qua Science 

 agnostic. To most minds it seems imperative to 

 go on to metaphysical theory, and it is better to do 

 this frankly and deliberately than unconsciously 

 or at random. 



