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by the rather difficult name of Physical, which came from Greek word meaning the Soul Because such things were formerly supposed to have to do with the soul and not with the body "48
"Some authorities who have found satisfaction in the Meteorite-Vehicle Theory have also suggested that life is as old as matter "40
"For no single organic function has yet been found explicable in purely mechanical terms, even such relatively simple processes as the secretion of the tear or the exudation of a drop of sweet continue to elude all attempts at complete explanation in terms of Physics and Chemical Science "50
-Prof W Mec.Dougall
"In my opinion there exists but one single principle which sees, hears, feels, loves, things remembers, etc But this principle requires the aid of various material instruments in order to manifest its respective functions"
-Dr. Gall
"How did living creatures begin to be upon the earth? In point of science, we do not know."51
-J A. Thomson, M.A
48 Children's Newspaper of 8th December, 1923. Evolution p 70
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50 Psychology, p 33-34
51 Introduction to Science, p 142
