CONTENTS . Preface p. ix I Man-centered Creeds p. 1 II Pessimistic Pantheism p. 13 III Joyous Wisdom p. 23 IV Action Precedes Theory p. 35 V Lights in the Night p. 47 VI Diet, Dress, Amusement and Hard Work p. 65 VII Ritual Slaughter of Animals p. 87 VIII Knowledge and Therapy p. 95 IX The Rights of Plants p. 109 X Active Kindness p. 123 XI Race, Economics and Kindness. The Ideal World p. 137

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