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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... Heart are immediately concerned . It is here that the pas- sions and affections generally manifest themselves in the strongest manner , and they are deemed the constituents of the most refined felicity . III . It has been noticed that ...
... Heart are immediately concerned . It is here that the pas- sions and affections generally manifest themselves in the strongest manner , and they are deemed the constituents of the most refined felicity . III . It has been noticed that ...
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... heart gradually acquires a love for that virtue , which reason has always recommended . A de- lightful harmony now subsists between two powers which were before at variance , to the perplexity of the mind ; and by their union , they ...
... heart gradually acquires a love for that virtue , which reason has always recommended . A de- lightful harmony now subsists between two powers which were before at variance , to the perplexity of the mind ; and by their union , they ...
Page 66
... heart ; and consequently they are pronounced to be de- grading to man . But the pernicious consequences of these vices are not confined to the persons who commit them . They are highly injurious to others ; and may diffuse their baneful ...
... heart ; and consequently they are pronounced to be de- grading to man . But the pernicious consequences of these vices are not confined to the persons who commit them . They are highly injurious to others ; and may diffuse their baneful ...
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... heart , more than either of the preceding . Every other act of injustice may originate from an inordinate desire of gain , or the lust of power ; which may have tempted the aggressor to suppress , in particular instances , with- out ...
... heart , more than either of the preceding . Every other act of injustice may originate from an inordinate desire of gain , or the lust of power ; which may have tempted the aggressor to suppress , in particular instances , with- out ...
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... heart . It could not there- fore have a place in our inquiries into the nature of the human passions and affections . Benevo- lence , or the sentiments and feelings of good- will towards others , being not only an affection , but a pre ...
... heart . It could not there- fore have a place in our inquiries into the nature of the human passions and affections . Benevo- lence , or the sentiments and feelings of good- will towards others , being not only an affection , but a pre ...
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