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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... tion or other is the object of incessant desire . The terms Good , for the object of our desire , and Well - being , to express the desirable state , have been adopted in preference to any others , because they appear to be the most ...
... tion or other is the object of incessant desire . The terms Good , for the object of our desire , and Well - being , to express the desirable state , have been adopted in preference to any others , because they appear to be the most ...
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... tion , he is subject to numerous correspondent passions and affections . He not 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 ...
... tion , he is subject to numerous correspondent passions and affections . He not 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 ...
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... tion may again be enjoyed . If these gratifications be illegitimate , such as reason condemns , such as expose to mischievous consequences , this inter- mediate space is filled up with fearful apprehen- sions , with contrition , remorse ...
... tion may again be enjoyed . If these gratifications be illegitimate , such as reason condemns , such as expose to mischievous consequences , this inter- mediate space is filled up with fearful apprehen- sions , with contrition , remorse ...
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... tion , at every stage ; and various are the incidental causes , which influence our choice . Many of these are within the precincts of the strictest pro- priety . It is also very evident that a diversity in * See Phil : T. P. ii . C. ii ...
... tion , at every stage ; and various are the incidental causes , which influence our choice . Many of these are within the precincts of the strictest pro- priety . It is also very evident that a diversity in * See Phil : T. P. ii . C. ii ...
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... tion has represented as more important realities . Underactual sufferings , the impatience , discontent , and envyings , which it inspires , increase the an- guish ; and it attempts to obtain a release by trans- ports the most ...
... tion has represented as more important realities . Underactual sufferings , the impatience , discontent , and envyings , which it inspires , increase the an- guish ; and it attempts to obtain a release by trans- ports the most ...
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