"All realization is nothing else than the act of positing and negating. The act of positing and negating of the Eternal is called realization." —Oken, "Physio-philosophy," sections 1—48.
Interesting applications of a theory somewhat similar to Oken's may be found in various articles by Dr. Keningale Cook, published in the Dublin University Magazine for 1877 and the University Magazine for 1878. One is called "The Other Half;" another discusses the question, "Does God Grow?"
In the following pages an extract is marked by the name of the writer in Capitals. When a thought or image has been only suggested to me, the name of the person who suggested it sometimes stands at the left hand in Italics. For the general tone of feeling of the Chapters on Religious Teaching, on the Quality of Mercy, and on A National Church, my father, the Rev. Thomas Everest, must be held mainly responsible.
MARY BOOLE.
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