Note 17 — EDITOR'S PREFACE
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In some 'Notes' of the Summer of 1893 I find the statement, 'The result (of philosophical inquiry) has been that in his millennial contemplation and experience man has attained certainty with regard to certain aspects of the world problem, no less secure than that which he has gained in the domain of physical science, e.g.
Logical priority of mind over matter.
Consequent untenability of materialism.
Relativity of knowledge.
The order of nature, conservation of energy and indestructibility of matter within human experience, the principle of evolution and survival of the fittest.'