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To express any views on these subjects one might well have hesitated some years ago, as hereditary transmission, tolerated as a doctrine, chiefly with regard to the breeding of sheep and dogs, was held to be unphilosophical. Darwin has settled the matter in the domain of science, but perhaps without altogether disposing of prejudices. Mr. Galton and myself have long since dealt with less material aspects of heredity.
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CLARKE, H. Pre-Existence and Post-Existence of Thought. Nature 32, 102 (1885). https://doi.org/10.1038/032102b0
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