were not supported by his scientific findings at the time. This could explain Romanes' conversion to agnosticism.

Philosophical and political views

When Romanes attended Gonville and Caius College Cambridge, he entered into an essay contest on the topic of "Christian Prayer considered in relation to the belief that Almighty governs the world by general laws". Romanes did not have much hope in winning, but much to his surprise he took first place in this contest

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