THE 
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE. 
HIS volume consists of a series of Addresses, Lectures, 
and Essays, which, as we learn from the short 
Preface, “ have appeared at intervals during the past 
seven years.” It is needless to say that we have here many 
examples of that profound scientific knowledge, set forth in 
accurate and pellucid language, which is associated with the 
name of its author. The welcome task of commendation is 
indeed so superfluous that, were no flaws discoverable, the 
book need hardly be reviewed at all, but might be left to 
make itself appreciated, like the sun, by its own inherent 
lustre. Happily a few faults afford us an excuse for referring 
to its many merits; and since the latter will be speedily 
discovered by all who read it, and taken for granted by all 
who do not, we may feel ourselves justified in dilating chiefly 
upon the former. 
The two articles which call for special remark are respect- 
ively entitled “ On the Hypothesis that Animals are Auto- 
mata, and its History,” and “ On Sensation, and the Unity 
of Structure of Sensiferous Organs.” In both we find exaCt 
statement and luminous exposition, which can scarcely be 
misunderstood save by the most obtuse or careless reader ; 
yet in both the negative conclusions drawn from positive 
premises appear illogical and unsatisfactory. Prof. Huxley 
reminds us of the allegorist who, after relating his story 
with the utmost verisimilitude, disenchants us at the end by 
* Science and Culture, and other Essays. By Thomas Henry Huxley, 
LL.D., F.R.S. London : Macmillan and Co> 
VOL. IV. (third series). o 
APRIL, 1882. 
I. ANIMAL AUTOMATISM* 
Communicated by Robert Lewins, M.D. 
