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... respect to Uniformity and Variety , 325 Chap . 10. Congruity and Propriety , 333 Chap . 11. Dignity and Grace , 352 ... respect to Sound , 6 Sect . 2. Beauty of Language with respect to Signification 8 CONTENTS.
... respect to Uniformity and Variety , 325 Chap . 10. Congruity and Propriety , 333 Chap . 11. Dignity and Grace , 352 ... respect to Sound , 6 Sect . 2. Beauty of Language with respect to Signification 8 CONTENTS.
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... respect to actions exerted as means to an end , desire to bring about the end is what determines one to exert the action ; and desire considered in that view is termed a motive : thus the same mental act that is termed desire with respect ...
... respect to actions exerted as means to an end , desire to bring about the end is what determines one to exert the action ; and desire considered in that view is termed a motive : thus the same mental act that is termed desire with respect ...
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... respect to inan- imate objects , considered as the causes of emotions , many of them are made agreeable in order to promote our happiness ; and it proves invincibly the benignity of the Deity , that we are placed in the midst of objects ...
... respect to inan- imate objects , considered as the causes of emotions , many of them are made agreeable in order to promote our happiness ; and it proves invincibly the benignity of the Deity , that we are placed in the midst of objects ...
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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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