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... manner , and every circumstance appears as passing before us , we suffer not patiently the truth of the facts to be < 101 > questioned . An his- torian accordingly who hath a genius for narration , seldom fails to engage our belief ...
... manner , and every circumstance appears as passing before us , we suffer not patiently the truth of the facts to be < 101 > questioned . An his- torian accordingly who hath a genius for narration , seldom fails to engage our belief ...
Page 90
... manner in which such emotions exist , similar emotions must be distinguished from those that are dissimilar . Two emotions are said to be similar , when they tend each of them to produce the same tone of mind : chearful emotions ...
... manner in which such emotions exist , similar emotions must be distinguished from those that are dissimilar . Two emotions are said to be similar , when they tend each of them to produce the same tone of mind : chearful emotions ...
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... manner , will grow habitual . any Affection and aversion , as distinguished from passion on the one hand , and on the other from original disposition , are in reality habits respecting particular objects , acquired in the manner above ...
... manner , will grow habitual . any Affection and aversion , as distinguished from passion on the one hand , and on the other from original disposition , are in reality habits respecting particular objects , acquired in the manner above ...
Contents
Beauty of Language with respect to Signification | 18 |
Beauty of Language from a resemblance between Sound and Signification | 83 |
Influence of Passion with respect to our Perceptions Opinions and Belief 152 | 112 |
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