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and nature of primitive religions; Eeligions of savage nations 

 impede their progress ; Intensity of religious convictions in Ame- 

 rican tribes ; Erection of temples ; Meaning of immortality among 

 primitive religions ; Hero-worship; Legend of Fohi; Great founders 

 of religions ; their influence an element of civilization ; Natural 

 religions inadequate for progress ; their superstitious tendency ; 

 Religion the work of individuals ; The greater success of religions 

 of native origin ; JVEohammedan religion : its limited usefulness ; 

 Influence of art on civilization ; The power of knowledge ; its in- 

 fluence on religion; Knowledge the chief lever of civilization; 

 Motives for its development ; Tendency to progress not innate in 

 man 



Civilization dependent more on historical events than on original 

 mental endowment ; National character not determined by Race 

 alone; nor by Religious or Political institutions; Differences in 

 state of Civilization only those of degree ; The general value of 

 Civilization; Enjoyment; Labour; Happiness without culture 

 Cases cited ; Improbability of a uniform Civilization ; A high state 

 of culture, morals, and religion incompatible with a tropical life ; 

 Christianity; Conclusion ...... 380 



