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 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 34
Page
... religious principles most conducive to virtue - 204 CHAP . III . On the origin and progress of virtuous and reli- gious affections . Fear 231 233 INTRODUCTION . IN the preceding disquisitions our attention has been a 2 CONTENTS . vit.
... religious principles most conducive to virtue - 204 CHAP . III . On the origin and progress of virtuous and reli- gious affections . Fear 231 233 INTRODUCTION . IN the preceding disquisitions our attention has been a 2 CONTENTS . vit.
Page 24
... religious principles are enforced , which are best calculated to promote the uniform practice of virtue .. Although no Science can be of a more practical nature than the Science of Morals , yet the extreme copiousness of the subject ...
... religious principles are enforced , which are best calculated to promote the uniform practice of virtue .. Although no Science can be of a more practical nature than the Science of Morals , yet the extreme copiousness of the subject ...
Page 25
... religion , and human happiness ; to ascertain in what Virtue specifically consists ; to examine the nature of moral Obligation , and ap- preciate the various Inducements which Moralists , and Divines propose , in all their attempts to a ...
... religion , and human happiness ; to ascertain in what Virtue specifically consists ; to examine the nature of moral Obligation , and ap- preciate the various Inducements which Moralists , and Divines propose , in all their attempts to a ...
Page 96
... and uniform practice of every virtue ; and finally attempt to trace the origin and progress of the social virtues , and religious affec- tions in the human mind , CHAP . Í . ON THE ORIGIN OF THE OPINIONS 96 ON MORAL CONDUCT .
... and uniform practice of every virtue ; and finally attempt to trace the origin and progress of the social virtues , and religious affec- tions in the human mind , CHAP . Í . ON THE ORIGIN OF THE OPINIONS 96 ON MORAL CONDUCT .
Page 109
... religion or politicks , or in the election of magis- trates , & c . But still , in every instance of this kind , the abstract ideas of good and evil , of virtue and vice , concerning their intrinsic natures , are precisely the same ...
... religion or politicks , or in the election of magis- trates , & c . But still , in every instance of this kind , the abstract ideas of good and evil , of virtue and vice , concerning their intrinsic natures , are precisely the same ...
Other editions - View all
A Treatise on the Passions and Affections of the Mind, Philosophical ... Thomas Cogan No preview available - 2020 |
A Treatise on the Passions and Affections of the Mind, Philosophical ... Thomas Cogan No preview available - 2020 |
The A Treatise on the Passions and Affections of the Mind, Philosophical ... Thomas Cogan No preview available - 2018 |
Common terms and phrases
according actions advantages approbation become beneficial benevolence censure character Chryseis cial conduct connexion consequences of disobedi considered consists danger deemed degree deity depraved desire disgrace disposed dispositions divine dread duty enjoy enjoyment evil exalted excited exer exertions existence expected extent fear feelings fluence frequently gratifications gratitude Greek language habitual happiness honour hopes and fears human laws ideas immediate imprudent individual indolence inducements indulgence inflict influence injunctions injurious injustice inspire intelligent agent interest justice kind knowledge lence manifest manner means ment merit mind misery moral agents motives nature obedience object obligation observed offend operate opinion particular passions and affections peculiar perception pernicious pleasure possess practice of virtue propensities prudence punishment racter rational recompense religion render respect reward riety self-interest self-love sensations sense social intercourse social principle society species spect subdued superior tain temper term timate tion various venom vicious virtuous virus well-being wisdom