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... things we have no knowledge but by means of their attributes : and hence it is , that of self the perception is more lively than of any other thing . Self is an agreeable object ; and , for the reason now given , must be more agreeable ...
... things we have no knowledge but by means of their attributes : and hence it is , that of self the perception is more lively than of any other thing . Self is an agreeable object ; and , for the reason now given , must be more agreeable ...
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Lord Henry Home Kames Peter Jones. tachment to things grand and lofty , proceeds from their connection with our favourite passion . This connection has undoubtedly an effect ; but that the preference given to things grand and lofty must ...
Lord Henry Home Kames Peter Jones. tachment to things grand and lofty , proceeds from their connection with our favourite passion . This connection has undoubtedly an effect ; but that the preference given to things grand and lofty must ...
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... things that are connected by < 336 > some relation ; such as a man and his actions , a principal and its accessories , a subject and its ornaments . We are indeed so framed by nature , as among things so connected , to re- quire a ...
... things that are connected by < 336 > some relation ; such as a man and his actions , a principal and its accessories , a subject and its ornaments . We are indeed so framed by nature , as among things so connected , to re- quire a ...
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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