CHAPTER IV

THE ULTIMATE EXPLANATION AND GROUND OF THE SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS 35 I. How can it be, Metaphysically, that we do Influence One Another? 35 1. Not Due to the Physical Fact of Race-Connection 36 2. We are not to Over-Emphasize the Principle of Heredity 37 3. Not Due to a Mystical Solidarity 39 4. Grounded in the Immanence of God 40 II. What is Required for the Final Positive Justification of the Social Consciousness, as Ethical? 44 1. Must be Grounded in the Supporting Will of God 44 2. God's Sharing in our Life 48 3. The Consequent Transfiguration of the Social Consciousness 49

THE INFLUENCE OF THE SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS UPON THE CONCEPTION OF RELIGION

INTRODUCTION 53