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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... SONAL AND SOCIAL WELL - BEING - CHAP . I. On the Virtue of Prudence . Contentment - - Fortitude - Patience Modesty VOL . III . PART I. Page . I 29 33 39 43 46 49 Humility 51 Industry 54 Frugality Temperance Chastity Moderation 56 58.
... SONAL AND SOCIAL WELL - BEING - CHAP . I. On the Virtue of Prudence . Contentment - - Fortitude - Patience Modesty VOL . III . PART I. Page . I 29 33 39 43 46 49 Humility 51 Industry 54 Frugality Temperance Chastity Moderation 56 58.
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... imme- diately connected , or diffused over the community at large , by the irregularities and impropriety of our behaviour . We shall consider each in its order . CHAP . I. ON THE VIRTUE OF PERSONAL PRUDENCE , 32 ON VIRTUOUS CONDUCT .
... imme- diately connected , or diffused over the community at large , by the irregularities and impropriety of our behaviour . We shall consider each in its order . CHAP . I. ON THE VIRTUE OF PERSONAL PRUDENCE , 32 ON VIRTUOUS CONDUCT .
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... PRUDENCE , AND ITS OPPOSITE . IT was observed in the introduction to the first part of this Ethical treatise , * that in conse quence of the extent , variety , and complication of our social connections , a great majority of those ...
... PRUDENCE , AND ITS OPPOSITE . IT was observed in the introduction to the first part of this Ethical treatise , * that in conse quence of the extent , variety , and complication of our social connections , a great majority of those ...
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... 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 ; and most ...
... 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 ; and most ...
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... Prudence is therefore founded upon a knowledge of the nature , tendency , and conse- quences of facts derived from the observations . and experience of others , or of ourselves ; and a determination to act in the most beneficial man ...
... Prudence is therefore founded upon a knowledge of the nature , tendency , and conse- quences of facts derived from the observations . and experience of others , or of ourselves ; and a determination to act in the most beneficial man ...
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