Then, as a new and astonishing departure, comes—
The cell, or protoplasmic complex which Life can construct and utilise for manifestation and development. [33]
And after that
A brain cell, which can become the physical organ for the rudiments of Mind. Followed by
Further mental development until Consciousness becomes possible. With subsequent
Sublimation of consciousness into Ethics, Philosophy, and Religion.
We need not insist on these or any other stages for our present purpose; yet something of the kind would seem to have occurred, in the mysterious course of time.