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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... 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 Introduction I.
... 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 Introduction I.
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... pleasure , felicity . When Epicurus maintained that the whole of man consists in the enjoyment of pleasure , it was originally understood , that he intended to express the enjoyment of all Good ; but the prominent idea presented to the ...
... pleasure , felicity . When Epicurus maintained that the whole of man consists in the enjoyment of pleasure , it was originally understood , that he intended to express the enjoyment of all Good ; but the prominent idea presented to the ...
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... pleasures and amusements , or slighter mental gratifications , including the enjoy- ment derived from the conveniences and accom- modations of life ; intellectual pursuits ; and the cultivation of social , relative and pious affections ...
... pleasures and amusements , or slighter mental gratifications , including the enjoy- ment derived from the conveniences and accom- modations of life ; intellectual pursuits ; and the cultivation of social , relative and pious affections ...
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... pleasure derived from the so- ciability of our nature , and from our connections with other beings , the affections of the Heart are immediately concerned . It is here that the pas- sions and affections generally manifest themselves in ...
... pleasure derived from the so- ciability of our nature , and from our connections with other beings , the affections of the Heart are immediately concerned . It is here that the pas- sions and affections generally manifest themselves in ...
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... pleasures of the Mind . The slighter amuse- ments which recreate the frame ; the pursuit of knowledge ; the calm pleasures of contentment , satisfaction , complacency ; the invigorations of hope and joy ; the delightful affection of ...
... pleasures of the Mind . The slighter amuse- ments which recreate the frame ; the pursuit of knowledge ; the calm pleasures of contentment , satisfaction , complacency ; the invigorations of hope and joy ; the delightful affection of ...
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