Physiological chemistry, increased knowledge of the nervous system, of the processes and functions of glandular secretions, may in time enable us to deal with phenomena of emotional and intellectual disturbance before which mankind has been helpless.
Dewey discusses the promise of physiological advancements in addressing emotional and intellectual disturbances.
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