45. Summary of the Theist's pleading, and judgment that it fairly removes from the hypothesis of metaphysical teleology the charge of the latter being gratuitous. 46. Examination of the degree of probability that is presented by the hypothesis of metaphysical teleology, comprising an examination of the Theistic objection to the scientific train of reasoning on account of its symbolism, and showing that a no less cogent objection lies against the metaphysical train of reasoning on account of its embodying the supposition of unknowable causes. Distinction between "inconceivability" in a formal or symbolical, and in a material or realisable sense. Reply of a supposed Atheist to the previous pleading of the supposed Theist. Herbert Spencer quoted on inconceivability of cosmic evolution as due to Mind. 47. Final judgment on the rational value of a metaphysical system of teleology. Distinction between "inconceivability" in an absolute and in a relative sense. Final judgment on the attitude of mind which it is rational to adopt towards the question of Theism. The desirability and the rationality of tolerance in this particular case. CHAPTER VII. GENERAL SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS. 48. General summary of the whole essay. 49. Concluding remarks. APPENDIX AND SUPPLEMENTARY ESSAYS. APPENDIX. A Critical Exposition of a Fallacy in Locke's use of the Argument against the possibility of Matter thinking on grounds of its being inconceivable that it should. SUPPLEMENTARY ESSAY I. Examination of Mr. Herbert Spencer's Theistical Argument, and criticism to show that it is inadequate to sustain the doctrine of "Cosmic Theism" which Mr. Fiske endeavours to rear upon it. SUPPLEMENTARY ESSAY II. A Critical Examination of the Rev. Professor Flint's work on "Theism". SUPPLEMENTARY ESSAY III. On the Speculative Standing of Materialism. SUPPLEMENTARY ESSAY IV. On the Final Mystery of Things. * * * * * THEISM. * * * * * CHAPTER I. EXAMINATION OF ILLOGICAL ARGUMENTS IN FAVOUR OF THEISM.