THE EDINBURGH LECTURES ON MENTAL SCIENCE. Thomas Troward

thereby include any individualization of it that we may wish to deal

      with. The practical importance of this conclusion is too obvious to need

      enlarging upon.

      Pure spirit is the Life-principle considered apart from the matrix in which

      it takes relation to time and space in a particular form. In this aspect it

      is pure intelligence undifferentiated into individuality. As pure

      intelligence it is infinite responsiveness and susceptibility. As devoid of

      relation to time and space it is devoid of individual personality. It is,

      therefore, in this aspect a purely impersonal element upon which, by reason

      of its inherent intelligence and susceptibility, we can impress any

      recognition of personality that we will. These are the great facts that the

      mental scientist works with, and the student will do well to ponder deeply

      on their significance and on the responsibilities which their realization

      must necessarily carry with it.