Elements of Mental Philosophy: Embracing the Two Departments of the Intellect and the Sensibilities, Volume 2Harper, 1845 - Intellect |
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... interest at all , those who have the broadest and most satisfactory views will be likely to feel more intensely than others ; the sensibil- ities expanding and exerting themselves in conformity with the expanded and energetic action of ...
... interest at all , those who have the broadest and most satisfactory views will be likely to feel more intensely than others ; the sensibil- ities expanding and exerting themselves in conformity with the expanded and energetic action of ...
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... interest the attention than those now before us , it cannot be denied that the discussion of them is attended with some difficulties , which do not perplex , certainly not in an equal degree , the examination of other parts of the mind ...
... interest the attention than those now before us , it cannot be denied that the discussion of them is attended with some difficulties , which do not perplex , certainly not in an equal degree , the examination of other parts of the mind ...
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... interest ; and although the various suggestions which influence his con- duct may have an extensive range , they will never fail to revolve within the limits of a circle , the centre of which is HIMSELF . On the supposition which has ...
... interest ; and although the various suggestions which influence his con- duct may have an extensive range , they will never fail to revolve within the limits of a circle , the centre of which is HIMSELF . On the supposition which has ...
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... interest which may subsequently be attached to them in consequence of cer- tain associations , are fitted to excite within us those feel- ings of pleasure , which authorize us in this , as well as in other analogous cases , to speak of ...
... interest which may subsequently be attached to them in consequence of cer- tain associations , are fitted to excite within us those feel- ings of pleasure , which authorize us in this , as well as in other analogous cases , to speak of ...
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... interest . " The bleating of a lamb is beautiful in a fine day in spring in the depth of winter it is very far from being so . The lowing of a cow at a distance , amid the sce- nery of a pastoral landscape in summer , is extremely beau ...
... interest . " The bleating of a lamb is beautiful in a fine day in spring in the depth of winter it is very far from being so . The lowing of a cow at a distance , amid the sce- nery of a pastoral landscape in summer , is extremely beau ...
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action acts affection allel antecedent appear appetites assert association beautiful object behold benevolence cause character circumstances colours connexion conscience consciousness consideration considered constitution contemplation degree delight desire distinct doctrine emotions of beauty erally evil excite exercise existence experience express fact feelings of moral frequently ginal Gothic architecture heart human mind human nature illustrations implanted implies important inquiry instance instinctive intel intellect interest ject kind knowledge less ludicrous ment mental moral character moral emotions moral nature moral sensibilities Natural or Pathematic notice obvi occasion operation particular passions pathematic sensibilities perception persons philosophy pleasing pleasure possess present principle propensity reason rectitude reference regard relation remark respect rience right and wrong seems sense sentiments sidered sion Sir James Mackintosh sometimes sounds speak spect statement sublime suppose susceptible taste term thing tion trait true truth ture voluntary words
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Page 98 - I may therefore conclude, that the passion of laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from some sudden conception of some eminency in ourselves, by comparison with the infirmity of others, or with our own formerly...
Page 83 - The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
Page 263 - For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves ; which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another ;) in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my Gospel.
Page 82 - tis, to cast one's eyes so low! The crows and choughs, that wing the midway air, Show scarce so gross as beetles : Half way down Hangs one that gathers samphire; dreadful trade! Methinks, he seems no bigger than his head: The fishermen, that walk upon the beach, Appear like mice; and yon...
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Page 100 - The sun had long since in the lap Of Thetis taken out his nap, And like a lobster boiled, the morn From black to red began to turn," The imagination modifies images, and gives unity to variety ; it sees all things in one, il piti nelV uno.
Page 83 - There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured : coals were kindled by it. He bowed the heavens also, and came down : and darkness was under his feet. And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly : yea, he did fly upon the wings of the wind.
Page 285 - The sun shall be no more thy light by day, neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee; but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. Thy sun shall no more go down, neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
Page 285 - The Sun of Righteousness has been gradually drawing nearer and nearer, appearing larger and brighter as He approached, and now He fills the whole hemisphere, pouring forth a flood of glory, in which I seem to float like an insect in the beams of the sun ; exulting, yet almost trembling, while I gaze on this excessive brightness, and wondering, with unutterable wonder, vrhy God should deign thus to shine upon a sinful worm.