The  writer  assumes  that  there  is,  in  the  nature  of  things,  a  law  of  ethical  conduct
as  continuous  and  self-evincing  as  is  the  law  of  physical  health.  .  .  .  The  study
of  psychology  has  opened  the  mind  to  inspection  as  we  open  the  back  of  a  watch-
case  and  see  the  wheels  go  round;  and  this  study  lays  its  crowns  of  victorious  ex
plorations  at  the  feet  of  ethics.  .  .  .  His  view  is  that  conscience  is  the  sense  of
conflict  between  bodily  and  mental  desires,  .  .  .  therefore,  not  a  guide-  it  is
only  a  sense  of  lostness  in  the  woods,  that  wants  a  guide.  Good  sense  and  good
religion  are  the  guides  to  be  consulted.  By  many  illustrations  and  very  clear
reasoning,  he  verifies  his  view.  Then,  ...  he  takes  up  the  task— unusual  in
such  books — of  showing  how  the  leading  moral  qualities  can  and  ought  to  be  cul-
,  tivated.  In  view  of  my  own  careful  reading  of  the  book,  I  venture  to  call  attention
to  it  as  a  most  fertile  source  of  instruction  and  suggestion  for  ethical  teaching." —
The  Baptist.
"  Professor  Raymond  attacks  materialism  and  militarism.  ...  He  shows  that
the  materialist  makes  mprality  depend  on  what  is  external  to  man,  and  that  the
militarist  relies  on  physical  force  for  the  promotion  of  morality.  .  .  .  There  is
much  in  this  book  to  commend,  especially  its  sincerity.  .  .  .  The  author  is  some
times  too  advanced  ...  he  is,  in  fact,  a  moral  revolutionist.  But  he  always  tries
to  determine  not  what  is  pleasant  but  what  is  just." — Rochester  (N.  Y.)  Post-Express.

### Language ###
English

### Assessment ###
The text mentions Professor Raymond's stance on materialism, which could be the basis for a simple information-seeking query.

### Query ###
What is Professor Raymond's opinion about materialism?
What is Professor Raymond's opinion about materialism?