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... definition of philosophy . With these preliminary observations , Hobbes closes in on his theme : The subject of philosophy is every body [ i.e. , piece of matter ] of which we can conceive any beginning , which we can compare with other ...
... definition of philosophy . With these preliminary observations , Hobbes closes in on his theme : The subject of philosophy is every body [ i.e. , piece of matter ] of which we can conceive any beginning , which we can compare with other ...
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... definition of morality : the idiosyncrasy of decadents actuated by a desire to avenge themselves successfully upon life . I attach great value to this definition . Have you understood me ? The unmasking of Christian morality is a unique ...
... definition of morality : the idiosyncrasy of decadents actuated by a desire to avenge themselves successfully upon life . I attach great value to this definition . Have you understood me ? The unmasking of Christian morality is a unique ...
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... define history in terms of events , except on pain of involving ourselves in a circular definition , can we describe history by means of a metaphor ? Can we say , that a history is a pattern , a plot , a theme , a motif , a frame , a ...
... define history in terms of events , except on pain of involving ourselves in a circular definition , can we describe history by means of a metaphor ? Can we say , that a history is a pattern , a plot , a theme , a motif , a frame , a ...
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The pragmatic approach to natural theology | 73 |
A METAPHYSICAL PROBLEM | 91 |
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