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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... only feels the emotions which present objects are capable of exciting , but upon reflection he can rejoice or grieve at the past ; by his foresight he can hope or fear for the future . He has a quick sense 6 INTRODUCTION .
... only feels the emotions which present objects are capable of exciting , but upon reflection he can rejoice or grieve at the past ; by his foresight he can hope or fear for the future . He has a quick sense 6 INTRODUCTION .
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... present disadvantage , or may threaten a future loss . Another requisite , is à persuasion of the Truth of counteracting principles ; that they are not altogether conjectural , or merely possible . As whatever immediately and strongly ...
... present disadvantage , or may threaten a future loss . Another requisite , is à persuasion of the Truth of counteracting principles ; that they are not altogether conjectural , or merely possible . As whatever immediately and strongly ...
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... present ob- jects , by which certain desires are immediately excited ; or from a predominant Self - love , which makes personal gratification , and personal accom- modation , the centre of every desire , and the source of every motive ...
... present ob- jects , by which certain desires are immediately excited ; or from a predominant Self - love , which makes personal gratification , and personal accom- modation , the centre of every desire , and the source of every motive ...
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... present objects . It is to answer these desirable purposes , that we are endowed with the powers of observation , in- vestigation , reflection , contemplation , meditation , & c . By observation , reflection , and investigation , we ...
... present objects . It is to answer these desirable purposes , that we are endowed with the powers of observation , in- vestigation , reflection , contemplation , meditation , & c . By observation , reflection , and investigation , we ...
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... present consider prudence in the abstracted and insulated Sense . Personal prudence expresses such a propriety of disposition and conduct , in every circumstance and situation , as shall be the surest protection from any apparent evil ...
... present consider prudence in the abstracted and insulated Sense . Personal prudence expresses such a propriety of disposition and conduct , in every circumstance and situation , as shall be the surest protection from any apparent evil ...
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