CONTENTS

Editorial Note XI
Preface 1

Western Illusions
1 Civilization & Progress 11
2 The Superstition of Science 27
3 The Superstition of Life 51
4 Imaginary Terrors & Real Dangers 67

How the Differences might be Bridged
1 Fruitless Attempts 85
2 Agreement on Principles 105
3 Constitution of the Elite & the Part to be Played by It 122
4 Not Fusion but Mutual Understanding 139

Conclusion 156
Index 168