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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... rendered capable of attaining . But before we enter fully into the subject , we shall make some preliminary observations , as in- troductory to our plan . These will principally be deduced from the investigations which have already been ...
... rendered capable of attaining . But before we enter fully into the subject , we shall make some preliminary observations , as in- troductory to our plan . These will principally be deduced from the investigations which have already been ...
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... of the happiness we are rendered capable of enjoy- ing , and the misery to which we are exposed , manifests that the state of well - being , in the hu- man species , depends principally upon the feelings of the 10 INTRODUCTION .
... of the happiness we are rendered capable of enjoy- ing , and the misery to which we are exposed , manifests that the state of well - being , in the hu- man species , depends principally upon the feelings of the 10 INTRODUCTION .
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... render the practice of that which our reason most approves , a source of permanent pleasure to the agent . Abstract ideas of what is right and proper , are not suffici- ent to secure happiness . A theoretical conviction of the ...
... render the practice of that which our reason most approves , a source of permanent pleasure to the agent . Abstract ideas of what is right and proper , are not suffici- ent to secure happiness . A theoretical conviction of the ...
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... rendered triumphant , by being converted into a Motive . When a con viction is implanted of the importance , or pro- priety of any particular line of conduct , Resolution may be considered as the medium , between this conviction , and ...
... rendered triumphant , by being converted into a Motive . When a con viction is implanted of the importance , or pro- priety of any particular line of conduct , Resolution may be considered as the medium , between this conviction , and ...
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... impediment to a speedy progress towards permanent felicity . VIII . As the human species alone is rendered ca- pable of extensive knowledge , and progressive i improvement , to an unlimited degree , it is a 20 INTRODUCTION .
... impediment to a speedy progress towards permanent felicity . VIII . As the human species alone is rendered ca- pable of extensive knowledge , and progressive i improvement , to an unlimited degree , it is a 20 INTRODUCTION .
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