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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... associates , or others with whom he is connected in the bonds of amity , in the class of Virtues ; and the intentional production of evil , in the class of Vices ; and to ascribe different degrees of merit or of demerit , to such ...
... associates , or others with whom he is connected in the bonds of amity , in the class of Virtues ; and the intentional production of evil , in the class of Vices ; and to ascribe different degrees of merit or of demerit , to such ...
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... associates in vice ; but it is as- cribed to a corrupt and depraved disposition . This propensity clearly indicates , that the love of pleasure is the predominant rule of action ; and that sensual gratifications have gained an ascend ...
... associates in vice ; but it is as- cribed to a corrupt and depraved disposition . This propensity clearly indicates , that the love of pleasure is the predominant rule of action ; and that sensual gratifications have gained an ascend ...
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... associates , are neg- lectful of their relative duties ; they frequent- ly induce wants upon themselves , which they ex- pect that the humanity of others will relieve ; and they reduce to indigence , those who were en- titled to look up ...
... associates , are neg- lectful of their relative duties ; they frequent- ly induce wants upon themselves , which they ex- pect that the humanity of others will relieve ; and they reduce to indigence , those who were en- titled to look up ...
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... associates , was accompanied with a love towards them ; was pro- ductive of the warmer affections of gratitude and admiration , respecting particular acts or disposi- tions of the object ; or the calmer ones of esteem , respect ...
... associates , was accompanied with a love towards them ; was pro- ductive of the warmer affections of gratitude and admiration , respecting particular acts or disposi- tions of the object ; or the calmer ones of esteem , respect ...
Page 122
... associates , respecting his cha- racter and deserts , may constitute a part of his re- ward or punishment , by the pleasing or displeas- ing impressions made upon his mind , these are never deemed the sole , or adequate returns . Our ...
... associates , respecting his cha- racter and deserts , may constitute a part of his re- ward or punishment , by the pleasing or displeas- ing impressions made upon his mind , these are never deemed the sole , or adequate returns . Our ...
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