Philosophical Works, Volume 1Cambridge Press, 1967 - Philosophy |
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Page 350
... desires something , it causes the little gland to which it is closely united to move in the way requisite to produce the effect which relates to this desire . ARTICLE XLII . How we find in the memory the things which we desire to ...
... desires something , it causes the little gland to which it is closely united to move in the way requisite to produce the effect which relates to this desire . ARTICLE XLII . How we find in the memory the things which we desire to ...
Page 351
... desire holds the gland for the time being inclined to the same side . Thus , finally , when we desire to walk or to move our body in some special way , this desire causes the gland to thrust the spirits towards the muscles which serve ...
... desire holds the gland for the time being inclined to the same side . Thus , finally , when we desire to walk or to move our body in some special way , this desire causes the gland to thrust the spirits towards the muscles which serve ...
Page 370
... desire into as many different species as there are different objects sought after ; since , for example , curiosity , which is none other than a desire for knowledge , differs much from desire for glory , and this again from desire for ...
... desire into as many different species as there are different objects sought after ; since , for example , curiosity , which is none other than a desire for knowledge , differs much from desire for glory , and this again from desire for ...
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