Chapter I: Preface

In this little book, I have tried to say what I think of man’s place in the universe, and of his possibilities in the way of achieving the good life. In _Icarus_ I expressed my fears; in the following pages I have expressed my hopes. The inconsistency is only apparent. Except in astronomy, mankind have not achieved the art of predicting the future; in human affairs, we can see that there are forces making for happiness, and forces making for misery. We do not know which will prevail, but to act wisely we must be aware of both.

_January 1st, 1925_ B. R.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAP. PAGE

I NATURE AND MAN 1

II THE GOOD LIFE 19

III MORAL RULES 35

IV SALVATION: INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIAL 55

V SCIENCE AND HAPPINESS 65

WHAT I BELIEVE