A Treatise on the Passions and Affections of the Mind, Philosophical, Ethical, and Theological: In a Series of Disquisitions, in which are Traced, the Moral History of Man, in His Pursuits, Powers, and Motives of Action, and the Means of Obtaining Permanent Well-being and Happiness, Volume 3T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1813 - Christianity |
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... agents , and whatever may respect these , the chief subjects of our inquiry . We shall attempt to trace the line of conduct which it is necessary to pursue , the dispositions it is necessary to cultivate , and the particular in ...
... agents , and whatever may respect these , the chief subjects of our inquiry . We shall attempt to trace the line of conduct which it is necessary to pursue , the dispositions it is necessary to cultivate , and the particular in ...
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... agent acts upon a principle by which he stands self - con- demned ; and ignorance of the proper means cannot ensure a salutary issue . It was to prevent wrong action and its train of pernicious consequen- ces , that human nature is ...
... agent acts upon a principle by which he stands self - con- demned ; and ignorance of the proper means cannot ensure a salutary issue . It was to prevent wrong action and its train of pernicious consequen- ces , that human nature is ...
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... felicity . III . It has been noticed that every voluntary action of a rational Agent , proceeds from the final determination of his own mind ; that this mind has been influenced by certain inducements , ha- ving some 8 INTRODUCTION .
... felicity . III . It has been noticed that every voluntary action of a rational Agent , proceeds from the final determination of his own mind ; that this mind has been influenced by certain inducements , ha- ving some 8 INTRODUCTION .
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... agent . Abstract ideas of what is right and proper , are not suffici- ent to secure happiness . A theoretical conviction of the beneficial tendency of some actions , and the pernicious consequences of others , will not be an effectual ...
... agent . Abstract ideas of what is right and proper , are not suffici- ent to secure happiness . A theoretical conviction of the beneficial tendency of some actions , and the pernicious consequences of others , will not be an effectual ...
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... agent to these rules , and wrong conduct implies a violation of them . The above epitome of the leading principles relative to human conduct , and which are peculiar to rational and intelligent agents , opens to us a large field for ...
... agent to these rules , and wrong conduct implies a violation of them . The above epitome of the leading principles relative to human conduct , and which are peculiar to rational and intelligent agents , opens to us a large field for ...
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