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 molecules of water, of the rotation of the earth, of temperature, of the action of the moon and the sun, of the contour of coasts, of the deflection of currents, of the curvature of the earth, of the principles of momentum, and the like, is the means of perceiving the causes of currents. In the degree that the causes are explained we have the philosophy of currents.

Certain laws secure in society liberty and equal rights, and preserve peace. These laws, together with the method of enforcing them, constitute the science of government. There are causes for having such laws; namely, that the arts and sciences may be cultivated; that schools and moral institutions may exist where people are trained for mutual use; that the form of advancing civilization may be preserved, and love and wisdom bless all with the fulfilled purposes of creation. These things are of the philosophy of government, and constitute the causes of it. The laws according to which the cause operates or is executed constitute the science of government.

So let us this early distinguish clearly the degrees of altitude that exist between cause and effect, between philosophy and science. Science finds its higher use in philosophy, for by science philosophy is confirmed, whereby wisdom is