Examines the problem of correlating the “question” and the “answer” in modern science.

And yet when after the lapse of four maturing decades we recall certain passages of this Essay, how can we exonerate Clifford from backsliding Can we even urge ...

Giordano Bruno, 1548-1600.- Benedict de Spinoza, 1632-1677.- A disciple of Spinoza (an illustration) - David Hume, 1711-1776.- Immanuel Kant, 1724-1804.- Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788-1860.- Friederich [!] Nietzsche, 1844-1900.- Pragmatism.- Progress.- Royce on love and loyalty.- Retrospect and prospect.

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