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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... express the desirable state , have been adopted in preference to any others , because they appear to be the most appropriate . The first denotes the apparent character of the 1 object pursued , and the last comprehends ease , pleasure ...
... express the desirable state , have been adopted in preference to any others , because they appear to be the most appropriate . The first denotes the apparent character of the 1 object pursued , and the last comprehends ease , pleasure ...
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... express the enjoyment of all Good ; but the prominent idea presented to the mind being that of sensual pleasure , disreputable associ- ations have been connected with the term , and the greatest Sensualists are now placed in the fore ...
... express the enjoyment of all Good ; but the prominent idea presented to the mind being that of sensual pleasure , disreputable associ- ations have been connected with the term , and the greatest Sensualists are now placed in the fore ...
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... possess some particular object , or to apply certain means in order to obtain certain ends ; and by right Con- duct , we express such exertions as have the approbation of our reason respecting the object , the motive B 2 INTRODUCTION .
... possess some particular object , or to apply certain means in order to obtain certain ends ; and by right Con- duct , we express such exertions as have the approbation of our reason respecting the object , the motive B 2 INTRODUCTION .
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... expresses such a propriety of disposition and conduct , in every circumstance and situation , as shall be the surest protection from any apparent evil ; and most productive of the greatest advantage , upon the whole , to the agent ...
... expresses such a propriety of disposition and conduct , in every circumstance and situation , as shall be the surest protection from any apparent evil ; and most productive of the greatest advantage , upon the whole , to the agent ...
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... expresses , in addition to the in- trepidity of courage , a display of some peculiar greatness of mind ; of some generous conduct ; in the midst of those conflicts , which inspire invete- rate hatred in minds less noble . It greatly ex ...
... expresses , in addition to the in- trepidity of courage , a display of some peculiar greatness of mind ; of some generous conduct ; in the midst of those conflicts , which inspire invete- rate hatred in minds less noble . It greatly ex ...
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